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2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 23. TITLE AND LIENS › Subchapter II. Liens › § 2338. Duration of liens in favor of firms which cease to do business.

§ 2338. Duration of liens in favor of firms which cease to do business.
Any lien recorded in favor of a firm or corporation which, since the recording of such lien, has dissolved, ceased to do business or gone out of business for any reason, and which remains of record as a lien of such firm or corporation for a period of more than 3 years from the date of the recording thereof shall become null and void and of no further force and effect.
Code 1915, §  254K;  32 Del. Laws, c. 8;  34 Del. Laws, c. 17;  35 Del. Laws, c. 9, §  1;  40 Del. Laws, c. 32;  Code 1935, §  5573;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2336;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 23. TITLE AND LIENS › Subchapter II. Liens › § 2339. Satisfaction of liens.

§ 2339. Satisfaction of liens.
Within 30 days from the date of final payment being made on any lien or encumbrance recorded under this subchapter, the certificate of title shall be signed accordingly in the manner prescribed by the Department. Upon the certificate of title being presented to the Department, the lien register shall be amended to reflect that the lien or encumbrance has been satisfied and the certificate of title shall be marked or stamped satisfied.
Code 1915, §  254K;  32 Del. Laws, c. 8;  34 Del. Laws, c. 17;  35 Del. Laws, c. 9;  37 Del. Laws, c. 11, §  3;  38 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  1;  40 Del. Laws, c. 32;  Code 1935, §  5573;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2337;  53 Del. Laws, c. 221, §  15;  57 Del. Laws, c. 670, §  9A;  61 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  2;  65 Del. Laws, c. 327, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 23. TITLE AND LIENS › Subchapter II. Liens › § 2340. Failure to satisfy lien after payment; satisfaction by Secretary; penalty.

§ 2340. Failure to satisfy lien after payment; satisfaction by Secretary; penalty.
For failure to satisfy any lien or encumbrance within 30 days after final payment has been made, the lien holder shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100. Proceedings for enforcement of these provisions shall be made by the Secretary of Transportation in the office of any justice of the peace in the State. Should any lien holder fail, refuse or neglect to satisfy any lien or encumbrance within 60 days after final payment thereon has been made, the Secretary, after due and timely notice given to the lien holder, may, upon the presentation of convincing evidence which the Secretary shall retain in the Secretary's office and file with the lien registrar, satisfy such lien or encumbrance recorded in the lien register.
Code 1915, §  254K;  32 Del. Laws, c. 8;  34 Del. Laws, c. 17;  35 Del. Laws, c. 9;  38 Del. Laws, c. 28, §  1;  40 Del. Laws, c. 32;  Code 1935, §  5573;  41 Del. Laws, c. 220;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2338;  57 Del. Laws, c. 670, §§  9A, 9B;  65 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  10;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  74 Del. Laws, c. 110, §  47;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 23. TITLE AND LIENS › Subchapter II. Liens › § 2341. Transfer of title without disclosure of liens.

§ 2341. Transfer of title without disclosure of liens.
Any person, association of persons, firm or corporation and every agent or officer thereof participating in the transaction, who shall assign, transfer or set over, or cause to be assigned, transferred or set over, to any person, association of persons, firm or corporation the title to any motor vehicle for which a certificate of title is required by this title or who shall sell to any such person, association of persons, firm or corporation a motor vehicle for which a certificate of title is required by this title, shall disclose to such assignee, transferee or purchaser the existence of all existing liens and encumbrances in any form upon such motor vehicle, the holder or holders of such liens or encumbrances and the true amount thereof with all charges and interest due in respect thereof at the time of such assignment, transfer or sale.
Code 1935, §  5575A;  43 Del. Laws, c. 244, §  18;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2339;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 23. TITLE AND LIENS › Subchapter II. Liens › § 2342. Terminal rental adjustment clauses.

§ 2342. Terminal rental adjustment clauses.
In the case of motor vehicles or trailers, notwithstanding any other provision of law, a transaction does not create a sale or security interest merely because it provides that the rental price is permitted or required to be adjusted under the agreement either upward or downward by reference to the amount realized upon sale or other disposition of the motor vehicle or trailer.
70 Del. Laws, c. 433, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 23. TITLE AND LIENS › Subchapter III. Penalties › § 2351. Violations of chapter.

§ 2351. Violations of chapter.
(a) Whoever violates this chapter shall be fined not less than $25 nor more than $500, or imprisoned not less than 30 days nor more than 1 year or both.
(b) This section shall not apply to violations for which a specific punishment is set forth in this chapter.
36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  49;  Code 1935, §  5587;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2351;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 25. TRANSFER OF TITLE, REGISTRATION AND LIENS › § 2501. Expiration of registration upon transfer of title.

§ 2501. Expiration of registration upon transfer of title.
Whenever the owner of a vehicle registered under this title transfers or assigns the title or interest thereto, the registration of such vehicle shall expire.
36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  15;  Code 1935, §  5553;  43 Del. Laws, c. 244, §  9;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2501;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 25. TRANSFER OF TITLE, REGISTRATION AND LIENS › § 2502. Endorsement and delivery of registration card upon transfer.

§ 2502. Endorsement and delivery of registration card upon transfer.
An owner, upon transferring a registered vehicle, shall endorse the name and address of the transferee and the date of transfer upon the registration card issued for such vehicle and shall immediately give or send such card to the Department or an authorized representative thereof, except as otherwise provided by law in the case of transfers to dealers.
36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  15;  Code 1935, §  5553;  43 Del. Laws, c. 244, §  9;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2502;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 25. TRANSFER OF TITLE, REGISTRATION AND LIENS › § 2503. New certificate of title, registration and inspection; exceptions [For applicability of this section, see 80 Del. Laws, c. 77, § 23].

§ 2503. New certificate of title, registration and inspection; exceptions [For applicability of this section, see 80 Del. Laws, c. 77, § 23].
(a) The transferee of a Delaware registered vehicle shall make application for a new certificate of title immediately following purchase, but in no case more than 30 days after purchase of said vehicle. If due to extraordinary circumstances the purchaser is unable to apply for a certificate of title within 30 days of the purchase date, the Director, in the Director's discretion and for good cause shown, may grant an extension of time within which the purchaser must do so. The transferee, before operating or permitting the operation of a motor vehicle which has been transferred to such transferee upon a highway, shall apply for a transfer of title, obtain the registration of the vehicle as upon original registration, submit the vehicle to inspection and obtain new registration plates and new number plates as provided in this title. If the transferor has not had the registration plates and number plates transferred and assigned to another vehicle, then the transferee may, before operating or permitting the operation of such vehicle upon a highway, apply for and obtain, upon the payment of a fee of $35, a transfer of title and registration. Upon any such application the Department shall issue to the transferee without additional fee or inspection a new certificate of title and a new registration card, which card shall show the same period for which such vehicle was originally registered by the owner.
(b) Subsection (a) of this section shall not apply to the operation of vehicles by dealers or under temporary or limited permits or certificates as otherwise provided by this title.
(c) The Department shall transfer a certificate of title or registration certificate to any person 18 years of age or older if such person is otherwise qualified to obtain such certificate of title or registration certificate. The Department may transfer a certificate of title or registration certificate to a person under 18 years of age if at least 1 parent or guardian of said person signs the certificate of title or registration certificate stating consent to the transfer of same.
36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  15;  Code 1935, §  5553;  43 Del. Laws, c. 244, §  9;  48 Del. Laws, c. 115, §  2;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2503;  53 Del. Laws, c. 221, §  16;  54 Del. Laws, c. 365, §  3;  57 Del. Laws, c. 75;  58 Del. Laws, c. 551, §  42;  59 Del. Laws, c. 48, §  4;  65 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  5;  68 Del. Laws, c. 156, §  60(e);  69 Del. Laws, c. 74, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 76, §  15;  80 Del. Laws, c. 77, §  20;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 25. TRANSFER OF TITLE, REGISTRATION AND LIENS › § 2504. Transfer to a dealer; transfer by a dealer.

§ 2504. Transfer to a dealer; transfer by a dealer.
(a) If the transferee is a dealer, the owner upon transferring a registered vehicle shall properly endorse the registration card and deliver it together with the certificate of title properly assigned to the dealer who shall immediately report such transfer to the Department. After reporting the transfer, the dealer may operate such vehicle upon the highways during the period for which it is currently registered without dealer's plates solely for the purposes of testing, demonstrating or selling the vehicle but upon the sale of such vehicle the dealer shall endorse the name and address of the purchaser and the date of transfer upon the registration card and shall immediately give or send the card to the Department or an authorized representative thereof. The purchaser or transferee of the dealer shall, before operating or permitting the operation of the vehicle upon a highway, comply with this chapter.
(b) If ownership of a vehicle held by a registered dealer for sale is transferred, the transferring dealer, without applying for a new certificate of title, may execute an assignment of title to the transferee on a dealer's reassignment form, prescribed by the Department. Such assignment shall include a statement certifying all liens and encumbrances on the vehicle.
Every dealer, upon transferring a vehicle, shall immediately give a written notice of such transfer to the Department upon the official form provided by the Department.
(c) Dealer reassignment forms may be issued to a qualified dealer upon application for not less than 5 such forms and payment of a fee of $10 for each form.
36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  15;  Code 1935, §  5553;  43 Del. Laws, c. 244, §  9;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2504;  60 Del. Laws, c. 336, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  6;  68 Del. Laws, c. 156, §  60(f);  79 Del. Laws, c. 46, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 25. TRANSFER OF TITLE, REGISTRATION AND LIENS › § 2506. Transfer by operation of law; duty of transferee.

§ 2506. Transfer by operation of law; duty of transferee.
In the event of the transfer by operation of law of the title or interest of an owner in and to a vehicle as upon transfer-on-death, inheritance, devise or bequest, order in bankruptcy or insolvency or execution sale, the registration thereof shall expire and the vehicle shall not be operated upon the highways until and unless the person entitled thereto applies for and obtains the registration and inspection thereof and a transfer of title therefor. The surviving spouse, the child or children of any deceased person and the immediate members of the deceased's family residing in the household, after giving due and proper notice to the Department in such manner and on such form as may be provided therefor by the Department, may operate such vehicle and the current registration thereof shall continue in full force and effect until normal expiration thereof at which time the registration of such vehicle shall expire. An administrator, executor, trustee or other representative of the owner, or a sheriff or other officer or the assignee or legal representative of any such person may operate or cause to be operated any vehicle upon the highways for a distance not exceeding 125 miles from the place where formerly kept by the owner, to a garage, warehouse or other place of keeping or storage, upon displaying upon such vehicle the number plates issued for it and obtaining a temporary or limited permit for such operation as provided by this title.
36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  15;  Code 1935, §  5553;  42 Del. Laws, c. 169;  43 Del. Laws, c. 244, §  9;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2506;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  78 Del. Laws, c. 274, §  4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 25. TRANSFER OF TITLE, REGISTRATION AND LIENS › § 2507. Retitling vehicle in another state.

§ 2507. Retitling vehicle in another state.
Whenever any motor vehicle for which a title has been issued by the Department, whether such vehicle is registered or unregistered, is removed from this State, through transfer or otherwise, for the purpose of retitling the vehicle in another state, the owner thereof, upon transferring and/or removing such vehicle, shall, in addition to complying with all the other provisions of this chapter, remove the number plates and, if the vehicle is registered, the registration plates therefrom and shall immediately give or send such plates to the Department or an authorized representative thereof, together with a report that such vehicle is to be retitled in another state. If the Department is satisfied that the vehicle is to be removed from this State for the purpose aforesaid, the title to such vehicle shall be canceled.
36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  15;  Code 1935, §  5553;  44 Del. Laws, c. 188, §  1;  45 Del. Laws, c. 287, §  3;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2507;  51 Del. Laws, c. 223, §  3;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 25. TRANSFER OF TITLE, REGISTRATION AND LIENS › § 2508. Fee to transfer title [For applicability of this section, see 80 Del. Laws, c. 77, § 23].

§ 2508. Fee to transfer title [For applicability of this section, see 80 Del. Laws, c. 77, § 23].
The fee for transferring title to a vehicle shall be $35. A $35 penalty fee shall be charged for the issuance of a new certificate of title on a Delaware titled vehicle when the application is received more than 30 days after the transfer date of said vehicle. The penalty fee shall be waived if the Director has granted an extension of time within which to apply for a certificate of title in accordance with § 2503(a) of this title.
36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  26;  Code 1935, §  5564;  43 Del. Laws, c. 244, §  15;  45 Del. Laws, c. 287, §  2;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2508;  53 Del. Laws, c. 221, §  17;  65 Del. Laws, c. 178, §  4;  68 Del. Laws, c. 156, §  60(g);  69 Del. Laws, c. 74, §  2;  76 Del. Laws, c. 76, §  16;  80 Del. Laws, c. 77, §  21;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 25. TRANSFER OF TITLE, REGISTRATION AND LIENS › § 2509. Delivery of title application to Department.

§ 2509. Delivery of title application to Department.
If a licensed dealer holds for sale a motor vehicle, truck tractor, trailer or any other vehicle required by this title to be registered or titled by the Department and transfers the motor vehicle, truck tractor, trailer or other vehicle to someone other than another licensed dealer who holds such vehicle for sale, the dealer shall:
(1) Comply with this chapter; and
(2) Within 30 days of the date of delivery of the vehicle to the purchaser or transferee, transmit to the Department the application for certificate of title and such other accompanying documents and fees as are required by the Department; or
(3) Within 10 days of the date of delivery of the vehicle, transmit to the purchaser or transferee of such vehicle the application for certificate of title and such other accompanying documents as are required by the Department, in which case the transferee or purchaser shall submit the application and other documents to the Department within 30 days of the date of delivery of the vehicle.
(4) If, due to extenuating circumstances, the dealer or purchaser or transferee is unable to transmit the application to the Department within 30 days of the date of delivery of the vehicle, the Director, in the Director's discretion may grant an extension of time within which the dealer, purchaser or transferee must do so.
36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  17;  Code 1935, §  5555;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2509;  64 Del. Laws, c. 466, §  12;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 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;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 26. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT › § 2621. Waivers for commercial driver license provisions.

§ 2621. Waivers for commercial driver license provisions.
(a) The provisions of this chapter are waived for the following specific groups of drivers who operate:
(1) Farm vehicles which are:
a. Controlled and operated by a farmer;
b. Used to transport either agricultural products, farm machinery, farm supplies or both to or from a farm;
c. Not used in the operations of a common or contract motor carrier;
d. Used within 150 miles of the person's farm; and
e. Not used for hire.
(2) Firefighting equipment which is:
a. Used by any fire company in this State which is necessary for the preservation of life or property or the execution of emergency governmental functions, or other authorized uses by the fire company.
b. Being operated by firefighters and other persons qualified to operate the equipment under paragraph (a)(2)a. of this section when operating such equipment in other functions such as parades, special events, repair, service or other authorized movements.
(3) Commercial motor vehicles for military purposes. This exception is applicable to active duty military personnel; members of the military reserves; members of the national guard on active duty, including personnel on full-time national guard duty, personnel on part-time national guard training, and national guard military technicians (civilians who are required to wear military uniforms); and active duty U.S. Coast Guard personnel. This exception is not applicable to U.S. Reserve technicians.
(4) Recreational vehicles or trailers as defined in Chapter 1 of this title, which provide temporary living quarters and are used solely for recreational purposes.
(5) Emergency mobile communication units operated in relation to a county emergency communication center, the State Police, or any municipality.
(6) Any other emergency vehicle, as defined by § 4106(e) of this title, used in the preservation of life or property or in the execution of emergency governmental functions and are equipped with audible and visual signals and are not subject to normal traffic regulation.
(b) When operating a commercial motor vehicle as defined by § 2603 of this title, under the waiver provisions of paragraphs (a)(1), (2), (5), and (6) of this section, operators are required to hold a non-CDL Class A or non-CDL Class B license. Those drivers holding non-CDL Class A or non-CDL Class B licenses are limited to operating commercial motor vehicles within the State of Delaware unless there is a reciprocity agreement with adjoining states. These licenses will be classified in accordance with § 2611(b)(1) of this title.
67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;  68 Del. Laws, c. 283, §§  1, 2;  72 Del. Laws, c. 56, §§  1, 2;  75 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  3;  75 Del. Laws, c. 391, §  8;  76 Del. Laws, c. 233, §§  1-3, 5;  78 Del. Laws, c. 87, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 26. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT › § 2622. Penalties.

§ 2622. Penalties.
(a) Whoever violates §§ 2604, 2605(b)-(c), 2606, 2607, 2612 and 2613 of this title shall for the first offense be fined not less than $200 nor more than $2,500. For subsequent offense the person shall be fined not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 or imprisoned for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both.
(b) This section shall not apply to violations for which a specific penalty is set forth elsewhere in this chapter.
67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;  76 Del. Laws, c. 348, §  4;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 26. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT › § 2623. Other penalties.

§ 2623. Other penalties.
(a) Whoever violates this chapter shall for the first offense be fined not less than $50 nor more than $100. For each subsequent like offense, the person shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $200, or imprisoned not less than 10 days nor more than 30 days or both.
(b) This section shall not apply to violations for which a specific penalty is set forth elsewhere in this chapter.
67 Del. Laws, c. 157, §  1;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 26. UNIFORM COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE ACT › § 2625. Masking violations.

§ 2625. Masking violations.
The State shall not mask, defer imposition of judgment, or allow an individual to enter into a diversion program that would prevent a CDL/CLP holder's and CMV driver's conviction for any violation, in any type of motor vehicle, of a state or local traffic control law (except a parking violation) from appearing on the driver's record, whether the driver was convicted for an offense committed in this State or another state.
75 Del. Laws, c. 184, §  2;  77 Del. Laws, c. 311, §  7;  79 Del. Laws, c. 214, §  11;  79 Del. Laws, c. 279, §§  6, 7;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 27. Driver’s License › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 2701. Driving without a license; penalties.

§ 2701. Driving without a license; penalties.
(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a public street or highway of this State without first having been licensed under this chapter, unless expressly exempt from the licensing requirements.
(1) Those students enrolled in an approved Delaware Department of Education driver education course can drive without a learner's permit when under the supervision of a certified driver education teacher.
(2) Failure to adhere to the Level 1 Learner's Permit restrictions under § 2710(c) of this title or temporary instruction permit restrictions under § 2712(a) of this title constitutes a violation of this section. Those motor vehicle operators holding a Level 1 Learner's Permit or temporary instruction permit who violate this section will be suspended for 2 months for the first offense and 4 months for any subsequent offenses.
(b) No person shall drive a motor vehicle on a public street or highway of this State after serving a period of suspension, revocation or license denial, without first having obtained a valid license through proper reinstatement procedures as prescribed by this title.
(c) No person shall drive on a public street or highway of this State a motor vehicle of a class or type for which the person has not been duly licensed.
(d) No person whose license has expired shall drive a motor vehicle on a public street or highway of this State.
(e) Whoever violates subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall for the first offense be fined not less than $50 nor more than $200. For each subsequent like offense, the person shall be fined not less than $100 nor more than $500 or imprisoned for a term not to exceed 6 months, or both.
(f) Whoever violates subsection (c) or (d) of this section shall for the first offense be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100. For each subsequent like offense, the person shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $100.
36 Del. Laws, c. 10, §  51;  Code 1935, §  5589;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2701;  55 Del. Laws, c. 313, §  1;  58 Del. Laws, c. 239, §  51;  61 Del. Laws, c. 343, §  1;  65 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  11;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  71 Del. Laws, c. 282, §  7;
2023 Delaware Code › Title 21 - Motor Vehicles › Chapter 27. Driver’s License › Subchapter I. General Provisions › § 2704. Licenses of new residents; penalty.

§ 2704. Licenses of new residents; penalty.
(a) Every person desiring to operate a motor vehicle shall, within 60 days after taking up residence in this State, apply to the Secretary and obtain the proper license.
(b) Whoever violates subsection (a) of this section shall for the first offense be fined not less than $25 nor more than $100. For each subsequent like offense, the violator shall be fined not less than $50 nor more than $200, or imprisoned not less than 10 nor more than 30 days, or both.
(c) The Division of Motor Vehicles shall provide notice of the obligation to register pursuant to § 4120 of Title 11 to each new resident applicant for a license to operate a motor vehicle. Every applicant for a driver's license shall sign an acknowledgment provided by the Division that the applicant has received notice that registration in compliance with § 4120 of Title 11 is mandatory for any person who has been convicted in any other state of any offense which, if committed or attempted in this State, would have been punishable as 1 or more of the offenses referenced in § 4120(a) of Title 11, and that such registration must occur within 7 days of coming into any county, city or town in which the applicant temporarily resides or is domiciled for that length of time.
All such signed acknowledgments shall be kept as permanent records by the Division in a format approved by the Director of Historical and Cultural Affairs, which may include storage on microfiche or other nonpaper forms of permanent retention.
Code 1935, §  5546A;  48 Del. Laws, c. 293, §  1;  21 Del. C. 1953, §  2703;  57 Del. Laws, c. 670, §  11A;  62 Del. Laws, c. 237, §  4;  64 Del. Laws, c. 466, §  6;  65 Del. Laws, c. 503, §  12;  70 Del. Laws, c. 186, §  1;  70 Del. Laws, c. 397, §§  20, 21;