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Panel approves CDL changes adding texting, handheld use and under-21 BAC rules
Summary
The committee advanced HB28 to expand the federal and state definitions of serious traffic violations for commercial driver's licenses to include texting, handheld electronic-device use and certain under‑21 alcohol violations; the bill permits some test waivers and aligns state rules with federal requirements.
The House Transportation, Highways & Military Affairs Committee advanced House Bill 28, which revises Wyoming's commercial driver's license (CDL) statutes to add certain offenses — including texting while operating a commercial motor vehicle and handheld electronic-device use — to the definition of “serious traffic violations” used for CDL disqualification, and to align state policy with federal standards.
Misty Zimmerman, program manager for Wyoming Driver Services, told the committee the bill is part of a modernization project and cleans up inconsistencies. She said the changes define which citations count toward disqualification, expand coverage to commercial learner permits, and add texting and handheld-device use while operating a…
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