What must I do if I get a NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE AND LICENSE DOWNGRADE? 
If the cause is You must immediately submit a copy of your USDOT Medical Examiners Certificate to the Medical Certification Unit. If the cause is You must immediately submit an updated copy of your USDOT Medical Examiners Certificate to the Medical Certification Unit. If the cause is You must contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA or your Medical Examiner to have this issue resolved. You can send the required documents to DMV by mail, fax or e - mail. Mailing address : NYS DMVMedical Certification UnitPO Box 2601Albany , NY 12220 - 0601 Fax : 518 486 - 4421 / 518 486 - 3260 e - mail : [ email protected] [1 ] Drivers can monitor their own CLP / CDL medical certification status through MyDMV [2] and subscribe for text and/or email notifications [3]. 

What will happen if I don't respond to the NOTICE OF NON-COMPLIANCE AND LICENSE DOWNGRADE? 
Failure to respond to the NOTICE OF NON - COMPLIANCE AND LICENSE DOWNGRADE will result in your Commercial Driver License automatically being downgraded to a Non - CDL class and/or your Commercial Learner Permit being cancelled as of the effective date on the notice. We strongly recommend that you submit your required information to the Medical Certification Unit at least 20 days before the effective date of the downgrade. This will allow for receipt and processing time. If the downgrade / cancellation occurs , your must complete and present an application to reinstate your commercial privileges in person at a DMV office. All normal transaction fees will apply. If you are a Commercial Learner Permit holder , you will need to retake any applicable knowledge tests you passed more than 180 days from the date you apply for reinstatement. If you no longer want a Commercial Driver License/ Commercial Learner Permit , you can get a non - commercial duplicate license online [4] after the Effective Date on the downgrade notice. The commercial

user: I received a notice of non-compliance and license downgrade. What happens if I don't respond?

assistant: You should respond or it will result in your license being automatically downgraded. 

assistant: Would you like to know what will happen if the downgrade occurs?

user: No, I am not interested in finding out.

assistant: Are you a Commercial Learner Permit holder?

user: No, that does not apply to me.

user: What should I do since I received this notice?

assistant: You need to submit a copy of your USDOT Medical Examiners Certificate to the Medical Certification Unit.

user: If I don't respond, there will be issues?

assistant: Yes, there will be many issues. Your license will not be valid. You could be charged with a violation of the Vehicle and Traffic Law VTL if you operate a commercial motor vehicle.

user: What if I am charged and convicted?

assistant: Your commercial drivers license may be suspended.

user: Why would I be charged?

assistant: You could be charged if you operate a motor vehicle and are not medically certified or in the possession of the proper license to operate the vehicle.

user: What are sections 509 in reference to?

assistant: They are considered serious disqualifying offenses under federal and state law , when committed in a commercial motor vehicle.