If a driver has a CMV license expired for more than 30 days and drives a vehicle, what is the violation?

When a driver possesses a Commercial Motor Vehicle (CMV) license that has expired for more than 30 days and continues to operate a vehicle, it is classified as a non-moving violation. Non-moving violations typically relate to issues such as equipment failure or licensing problems, which do not involve the actual act of driving in a manner that jeopardizes public safety on the road.

In this case, the violation is tied to the licensing status rather than the operation of the vehicle itself. This means that while it is illegal to drive a CMV with an expired license, it does not fall under more severe classifications like misdemeanors or felonies, which are associated with actions that pose a clear risk to others, such as aggravated assault or serious criminal offenses. Understanding this classification helps to distinguish between offenses that could result in fines or penalties and those that are more severe criminal charges.