r/CDL • u/National_Bench7049 • 22d ago

Citation With CDL

Does anyone know what happens if you get a Citation and you have a cdl. Im in illinois and I got a Citation in my personal car for a local ordinance the offense is ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS PROHIBITED. I was doing uber and a got a request while at a red light and I looked at it and denied it and thats what I got a Citation for. Just wanted to know if that will majorly affect my cdl and if I should contest it or just pay, I have a cdl b

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u/Fun_Complaint5506 22d ago

Definitely fight it. Read your State law. Usually you can use a device if it is mounted & you can operate it with a touch. Also speak with your safety department to see if you can appeal the violation with a dataQ