Tougher drunken driving threshold recommended

[cpzilliacus]

Anyone with a CDL license is subject to a .04 BAC limit.  And it doesn't matter if you're driving a truck or car at the time; the simple fact that I or anyone else with the license is subjected to the lower limit.  I think though that it would be extremely rare for anyone to be cited solely if they blew a .04 though; chances are, they would have to be involved in an accident or some other traffic violation.  Otherwise, I doubt the cops would even notice the person was drinking.

Maryland has a 0.000 BAC limit for CDL holders when they are driving a commercial vehicle.

http://www.mva.maryland.gov/Resources/DL-151.pdf

Per Section 1.2.2 on page 1-3, the limit in Maryland is 0.04, not 0.000.

Look a little further.

On physical page 7, it reads [emphasis added]:

You will be put out-of-service for 24 hours if you have any detectable amount of alcohol under .04%.

I have personally observed Maryland State Police troopers (and civilian MSP transportation inspectors) order CDL drivers to blow into a PBT and then inform them of the above legal requirement.