FMCSA Proposes Ending Self-Reporting Rule for CDL Drivers
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced a proposed rule that could make life a little easier for commercial drivers. The agency is considering removing the current requirement for CDL holders to report out-of-state traffic violations to their home state.
Right now, if a commercial driver gets a traffic ticket in another state, they must report it to their home state’s licensing agency within 10 days. This rule has been in place for years, and it’s meant to help states keep track of driver records across the country.
However, starting in 2024, a new system will allow state driver’s license agencies to share this information with each other electronically. This means that states will receive information about violations automatically, without needing drivers to report them.
Because of this new system, the FMCSA says the self-reporting rule is no longer necessary. In the official notice, the agency explained that continuing to require drivers to report violations themselves creates extra work without improving safety.
This proposed rule is part of a wider effort to reduce outdated or unnecessary regulations. Over the past few years, there has been a push across federal agencies to remove rules that are no longer useful or that duplicate work already being done by new technology.
The FMCSA included this proposal in a larger package of rule changes, which were released together. In total, there are 18 proposed changes currently open for public comment. These proposals are aimed at streamlining processes and helping both drivers and state agencies operate more efficiently.
The FMCSA is accepting public comments on the self-reporting rule through July 29, 2025. Anyone can provide feedback, including drivers, carriers, safety experts, and the general public. Comments can be submitted online through the Federal Register website.
If the rule is approved, commercial drivers would no longer need to worry about remembering to report violations on their own. Instead, the information would be passed between state agencies behind the scenes.
This change could save drivers time and reduce the chance of someone getting in trouble for forgetting to report a ticket. It may also help state agencies spend less time processing paperwork and more time focusing on safety and enforcement.
As with any rule change, it’s important for drivers and fleet operators to stay informed and understand how new regulations might affect their responsibilities. Removing the self-reporting rule may seem small, but it’s part of a bigger move toward a more connected and efficient transportation system.
Stay tuned for updates as the FMCSA reviews public feedback and decides whether to officially adopt the change.
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