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21 DE Code § 2511. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 25. Transfer of Title, Registration and Liens|§ 2511. Penalties.

§ 2511. Penalties. (a) Whoever violates this chapter shall for the first offense be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100, or imprisoned not less than 30 days nor more than 90 days or both. For each subsequent like offense, the person shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $200, or imprisoned not less than 90 days nor more than 6 months or both. (b) This section shall not apply to violations for which a specific punishment is set forth elsewhere in this chapter. 36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  32;  37 Del. Laws, c. 10, §§  10, 11;  Code 1935, §  5570;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2511;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2513. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 25. Transfer of Title, Registration and Liens|§ 2513. Duty of owner or holder of certificate of title in reference to stolen vehicles.

§ 2513. Duty of owner or holder of certificate of title in reference to stolen vehicles. Whenever any motor vehicle for which a title has been issued by the Department, whether such vehicle is registered or unregistered, is stolen, the owner or holder of the certificate of title shall, within 30 days of such theft, in addition to complying with all the other provisions of this chapter, send the certificate of title of the stolen vehicle to the Department or an authorized representative thereof. If the stolen vehicle is recovered after the title has been sent to the Department, the Department shall return the title at no cost to the owner or former holder of the certificate of title within 10 days after receiving a request therefor from such owner or former holder. 59 Del. Laws, c. 541, §  2;
21 DE Code § 2514. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 25. Transfer of Title, Registration and Liens|§ 2514. Sale of used taxicabs; notice; inspection; penalty.

§ 2514. Sale of used taxicabs; notice; inspection; penalty. (a) No person shall knowingly offer for sale or exchange in this State any motor vehicle which was previously licensed and used as a taxicab or for public transportation until the certificate of title for such motor vehicle has been surrendered to the Secretary of Transportation and until the Secretary has stamped in a conspicuous place on such certificate of title the designation “PREV TAXI.” (b) No taxicab or other vehicle which was previously used for public transportation shall be sold to any person until such vehicle has been examined and determined safe and fit for operation and found equipped according to law by the agents of the Secretary of Transportation of this State. In the event such vehicle is found to be in an unsafe condition or the required equipment is not present or is not in proper repair and adjustment, the Secretary or the Secretary's agent shall give a written notice of the unsafe condition to the owner of the motor vehicle. In event the taxicab or motor vehicle is not placed in a safe condition and equipped according to law, the Department shall rescind, cancel or suspend the registration of such vehicle. (c) Any person who sells a motor vehicle contrary to this section and every officer, agent or employee of any person, firm or corporation and every person who shall sell or who shall authorize, direct, aid in or consent to the sale of a motor vehicle contrary to the provisions of this section shall be fined not more than $1,000 or be imprisoned not more than 1 year, or both. 64 Del. Laws, c. 466, §  13;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §§  48, 49;
21 DE Code § 2515. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 25. Transfer of Title, Registration and Liens|§ 2515. Sale of motor vehicles lacking catalytic converters.

§ 2515. Sale of motor vehicles lacking catalytic converters. (a) No person shall sell a motor vehicle from which the catalytic converter has been removed without first advising the purchaser in writing and obtaining the purchaser's signature upon said notification that the catalytic converter is missing and that the vehicle may not pass inspection. It shall be a defense to any cause of action brought pursuant to this section if the motor vehicle was not required by federal laws or regulations to have a catalytic converter as part of its equipment. (b) Any person who sells a motor vehicle in violation of this section shall make restitution to the purchaser in an amount reasonably necessary to pay for:  (1) Parts and labor to replace the catalytic converter; and (2) All reasonable costs and attorneys' fees for bringing an action pursuant to this section.70 Del. Laws, c. 429, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2601. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2601. Short title.

§ 2601. Short title. This chapter may be cited as the “Uniform Commercial Driver License Act.” 67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2602. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2602. Statement of intent and purpose.

§ 2602. Statement of intent and purpose. (a) The purpose of this chapter is to implement the federal Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 (CMVSA) (Title XII of Pub. Law 99-570) [49 U.S.C. § 521, Appendix §§ 2304, 2701-2716; repealed] and reduce or prevent commercial motor vehicle accidents, fatalities and injuries by:  (1) Permitting commercial drivers to hold only 1 license; (2) Disqualifying commercial drivers who have committed certain serious traffic violations, or other specified offenses; (3) Strengthening commercial driver licensing and testing standards. (b) This chapter is a remedial law and shall be liberally construed to promote the public health, safety and welfare. To the extent that this chapter conflicts with general driver licensing provisions, this chapter prevails. Where this chapter is silent, the general driver licensing provisions apply. 67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2604. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2604. Limitation on number of driver licenses.

§ 2604. Limitation on number of driver licenses. No person who drives a commercial motor vehicle may have more than 1 driver license. 67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2605. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2605. Notification required by driver.

§ 2605. Notification required by driver. (a) Notification of convictions. — (1) To State. — Any driver holding a commercial driver license issued by this State, who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control, in this or any other state, other than parking violations, shall notify the Division of Motor Vehicles in the manner specified by the Division of Motor Vehicles within 30 days of the date of conviction. (2) To Employers. — Any driver holding a commercial driver license issued by this State, who is convicted of violating any state law or local ordinance relating to motor vehicle traffic control in this or any other state, other than parking violations, must notify the person's employer in writing of the conviction within 30 days of the date of conviction. (b) Notification of suspensions, revocations and cancellations. — Each driver whose driver license is suspended, revoked, or canceled by any state, or who loses the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle in any state, for any period, including being disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle, or who has been issued an out of service order, must notify the person's employer of that fact before the end of the business day following the day the driver received notice of that fact. (c) Notification of previous employment. — (1) Each person who applies to be a commercial motor vehicle driver must provide the employer, at the time of the application, with the following information for the 10 years preceding the date of application:  a. A list of the names and addresses of the applicant's previous employers for which the applicant was a driver of a commercial motor vehicle; b. The dates between which the applicant drove for each employer; and c. The reason for leaving that employer. (2) The applicant must certify that all information furnished is true and complete. (3) An employer may require an applicant to provide additional information to substantiate the statements made in conjunction with this section. (4) Before an application is submitted, the employer should inform the applicant that the information the applicant provides in accordance with this section may be used, and the applicant's previous employers may be contacted for the purpose of investigating the applicant's work history.67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2606. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2606. Employer responsibilities.

§ 2606. Employer responsibilities. (a) Each employer must require the applicant to provide the information specified in § 2605(c) of this title. (b) No employer may allow, permit, or authorize a driver to drive a commercial motor vehicle during any period:  (1) In which the driver has had a CDL/CLP suspended, revoked, or cancelled by any state, is currently disqualified from driving a commercial vehicle, or has been issued an out of service order in any state; or (2) In which the driver has more than 1 driver license. (3) In which the driver does not have a CDL/CLP for the type vehicle the employer requires the driver to drive. (c) No employer may knowingly allow, require, permit or authorize a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle in violation of a federal, state or local law or regulation pertaining to railroad-highway grade crossing violations. (d) No employer may knowingly allow, require, permit or authorize a driver to operate a commercial motor vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order. 67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 134, §§  1, 2;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 345, §  3;  77 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  2;  79 Del. Laws, c. 214, §  2;  79 Del. Laws, c. 279, §  7;
21 DE Code § 2607. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2607. Commercial driver license required.

§ 2607. Commercial driver license required. (a) Except when driving under a CLP and accompanied by the holder of a commercial driver license valid for the vehicle being driven or while being tested by the Department for a commercial driver's license, no person may drive a commercial motor vehicle unless the person holds a commercial driver license and applicable endorsements valid for the vehicle being driven and is in possession of such license. (b) No person may drive a commercial motor vehicle while that person's driving privilege is denied, withdrawn, barred, canceled, suspended, revoked, or disqualified. (c) No person may drive a commercial motor vehicle in violation of an out-of-service order. (d) No person may drive a commercial motor vehicle while an out-of-service order is in effect while transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded or while operating a vehicle designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver. (e) Conditional or occupational licenses may not be issued to holders of a CDL or CLP, nor may any person drive a commercial motor vehicle while in possession of a conditional or occupational license. (f) Any violation of this section shall be an unclassified misdemeanor, with the penalties set forth in § 2622 of this title. 67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 134, §  3;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  73 Del. Laws, c. 345, §  4;  75 Del. Laws, c. 391, §  3;  77 Del. Laws, c. 60, §  8;  79 Del. Laws, c. 214, §  3;  79 Del. Laws, c. 279, §  7;
21 DE Code § 2609. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2609. Non-domiciled CDL or CLP.

§ 2609. Non-domiciled CDL or CLP. (a) The Division of Motor Vehicles may issue a non-domiciled CDL or CLP to an applicant who:  (1) Is domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction if the United States Secretary of Transportation has determined that the commercial motor vehicle testing and licensing standards in the foreign jurisdiction do not meet the testing standards established in 49 C.F.R. Part 383; or (2) If the applicant is domiciled in a state that is prohibited from issuing CDLs and CLPs in accordance with 49 C.F.R. § 384.405. The applicant is eligible to obtain a non-domiciled CDL or CLP from any state that complies with testing and licensing standards in accordance with 49 C.F.R. Part 383, and elects to issue non-domiciled CDLs or CLPs. (3) The word “non-domiciled” must appear on the face of the non-domiciled CDL or CLP. An applicant must surrender any non-domiciled CDL or CLP issued by another state. Prior to issuing a non-domiciled CDL or CLP, the Division of Motor Vehicles must establish the practical capability of revoking, suspending, or cancelling the non-domiciled CDL or CLP and disqualifying that person with the same conditions applicable to the commercial driver license issued to a resident of this State. (b) [Repealed.] 67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 217, §  9;  79 Del. Laws, c. 214, §  5;  79 Del. Laws, c. 279, §§  2, 7;
21 DE Code § 2613. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2613. Prohibited alcohol offenses for commercial motor vehicle drivers.

§ 2613. Prohibited alcohol offenses for commercial motor vehicle drivers. (a) Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, a person may not drive, operate, or be in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle within this State while having any measurable amount of alcohol in the person's system. (b) A person who drives, operates, or is in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle within this State while having any measurable amount of alcohol in the person's system or who refuses to submit to an alcohol test as provided by § 2614 of this title, must be placed out of service for 24 hours. (c) Any person who drives, operates or is in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle within this State with an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more must, in addition to any other sanctions which may be imposed under this title, be disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle under § 2612 of this title. (d) Upon certification by the police officer that there existed probable cause to believe that the person was in violation of § 4177M of this title or a local ordinance substantially conforming thereto, and the person was arrested on that occasion for a violation of § 4177M of this title or a local ordinance substantially conforming thereto, the Secretary shall disqualify the person's commercial driver license and/or driving privileges in accordance with provisions specified in § 2612(a) and (b) of this title. (e) Any violation of this section shall be an unclassified misdemeanor, with the penalties set forth in § 2622 of this title. 67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  77 Del. Laws, c. 60, §  9;  77 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  5;
21 DE Code § 2614. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2614. Implied consent requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers.

§ 2614. Implied consent requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers. (a) A person who drives a commercial motor vehicle within this State is deemed to have given consent, subject to provisions of this title, to take a test or tests of that person's blood or breath for the purpose of determining that person's alcohol concentration, or the presence of other drugs. (b) A test or tests may be administered at the direction of a law-enforcement officer, who after stopping or detaining the commercial motor vehicle driver, has probable cause to believe that driver was driving a commercial motor vehicle while having alcohol or drugs in the driver's system. (c) A person requested to submit to a test as provided in subsection (a) of this section must be warned by the law-enforcement officer requesting the test, that a refusal to submit to the test will result in that person being immediately placed out of service for a period of 24 hours and being disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle for a period of not less than 1 year under § 2612 of this title. (d) If the person refuses testing, or submits to a test which discloses an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more, the law-enforcement officer must submit a sworn report to the Division of Motor Vehicles certifying that the test was requested pursuant to subsection (a) of this section and that the person refused to submit to testing, or submitted to a test which disclosed an alcohol concentration of 0.04 or more. (e) Upon receipt of the sworn report of a law-enforcement officer submitted under subsection (d) of this section, the Division of Motor Vehicles must disqualify the driver from driving a commercial motor vehicle under § 2612 of this title. 67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2615. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2615. Notification of traffic convictions.

§ 2615. Notification of traffic convictions. (a) Whenever a person who holds a CDL from another state is convicted of a violation of this State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation), in any type of vehicle, the Division must notify the licensing entity in the State where the driver is licensed of this conviction within 30 days of the conviction, except beginning on September 30, 2008, the notification must be made within 10 days of the conviction. (b) Whenever a person who does not hold a CDL or CLP but is licensed to drive by another State and is convicted of a violation of this State or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation), in a CMV, the Division must notify the licensing entity in the State where the driver is licensed of this conviction within 30 days of the conviction, except beginning on September 30, 2008, the notification must be made within 10 days of the conviction. (c) Whenever the Division receives notification of failure to appear, failure to pay, or failure to comply from a Delaware court or from any other state for a violation relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation) the failure to appear, failure to pay, or failure to comply will be posted to the driver's record as a conviction under the following conditions:  (1) For any person operating a CMV while either holding a CDL/CLP or being required to hold a CDL/CLP; or (2) For any CDL/CLP holder operating any type of vehicle. (d) Whenever an unlicensed driver from this State is convicted of any violation as provided in § 2612 of this title, the Division will establish a driving record in the person's name and, if appropriate, withdraw the person's driving privileges by license suspension, revocation, disqualification, cancellation or denial when authorized by statute or Division policy. Those persons whose driving privileges are withdrawn under this section will be reinstated when they have completed the reinstatement procedures specified in statute or Division policy. 67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 391, §  6;  77 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  6;  79 Del. Laws, c. 214, §  9;  79 Del. Laws, c. 279, §§  6, 7;
21 DE Code § 2616. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2616. Driving record information to be furnished.

§ 2616. Driving record information to be furnished. Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, the Division of Motor Vehicles must furnish full information regarding the driving record of any person:  (1) To the driver license administrator of any other state, or province or territory of Canada, requesting that information; (2) To any employer or prospective employer upon request and payment of a fee of $4.00; (3) To other persons, pursuant to § 305 of this title.67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2617. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2617. Rulemaking authority.

§ 2617. Rulemaking authority. The Department may adopt any rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter. 67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2618. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2618. Authority to enter agreements.

§ 2618. Authority to enter agreements. The Department may enter into or make agreements, arrangements, or declarations to carry out the provisions of this chapter. 67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;
21 DE Code § 2619. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2619. Reciprocity.

§ 2619. Reciprocity. (a) Notwithstanding any law to the contrary, a resident of another state who is issued a CDL/CLP or non-domiciled CDL/CLP issued by that state, or by the Canadian Provinces and Territories in conformity with the Canadian National Safety Code, or a Licencia Federal de Conductor issued by the United Mexican States, may drive a commercial motor vehicle in this State if the person has a valid CDL/CLP, or valid non-domiciled CDL/CLP issued by those jurisdictions in accordance with the minimum federal standards for the issuance of commercial motor vehicle driver licenses, if the person is not suspended, revoked or canceled, and if the person is not disqualified from driving a commercial motor vehicle, or subject to an “out-of-service” order. A driver holding a commercial driver license issued under the Canadian National Safety Code or Licencia Federal de Conductor issued by Mexico is prohibited from obtaining non-domiciled CDL/CLP or any type of Delaware driver license unless the driver becomes a resident of this State and surrenders all driver licenses issued by Canada or Mexico. (b) The Division of Motor Vehicles must give all out-of-state convictions full faith and credit and treat them for sanctioning purposes under this chapter as if they occurred in this State. 67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;  75 Del. Laws, c. 391, §  7;  79 Del. Laws, c. 214, §  10;  79 Del. Laws, c. 279, §§  6, 7;
21 DE Code § 2620. (2021)
2021 Delaware Code|Title 21 - Motor Vehicles|Chapter 26. Uniform Commercial Driver License Act|§ 2620. False statements; incorrect or incomplete information.

§ 2620. False statements; incorrect or incomplete information. (a) Whoever makes any false affidavit or knowingly swears or affirms falsely to any matter or thing required by the terms of this chapter to be sworn to or affirmed is guilty of perjury and shall be fined or imprisoned as are other persons committing perjury. (b) Whoever provides information that is incorrect or incomplete when applying for a commercial driver's license is guilty of perjury and shall be fined or imprisoned as are other persons committing perjury. (c) Any driver's license or driving privileges for a person guilty of this section shall be forthwith suspended or canceled. 67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;