Sec.14-275c-50. Notification of convictions for driver violations and driver's license suspension

(a) Each driver shall notify his employer of all violations of a state or local law relating to motor vehicle traffic control (other than a parking violation). The notification shall be made within ten (10) days after the date the driver has been convicted or found to have committed a violation.

(b) Each driver shall notify his employer of the revocation, cancellation, suspension or disqualification of his operator's license, endorsement or permit or his right or privilege to drive for any period. The notification to his employer shall be made before the end of the business day following the day the driver received such notice.

(c) Each driver shall notify his employer within three (3) days of his arrest for, conviction of or an administrative sanction as a result of any of the following offenses:

(1) Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs as defined in Section 14-227a of the General Statutes, or a similar statute in another jurisdiction;

(2) Refusal to submit or failure of a chemical test as defined by Section 14-227b of the General Statutes, or a similar statute in another jurisdiction;

(3) Leaving the scene of an accident or evasion of responsibility in operating a motor vehicle as defined by Section 14-224 (a) or Section 14-224 (b) of the General Statutes, or a similar statute in another jurisdiction;

(4) A felony involving the use of a motor vehicle;

(5) A felony or misdemeanor involving rape or sexual assault as provided in Sections 53a-70, 53a-70a, 53a-70b, 53a-71, 53a-72a, 53a-72b, or 53a-73a of the General Statutes, or a similar statute in another jurisdiction;

(6) A felony involving force or the threat of force against persons; or

(7) A felony or misdemeanor involving firearms, drugs or controlled substances.

(d) No carrier shall knowingly allow, require, permit or authorize a driver to operate a school bus or STV during any period when the driver's operator's license, endorsement or permit is suspended, revoked, cancelled or disqualified by any state.

(Effective January 25, 1994)