ID H0526

Adds reinstatement provisions allowing drivers disqualified from holding a commercial driver's license under 49 CFR 383.51 and Idaho Code subsection (4) to apply for reinstatement after a minimum 10-year disqualification period.

Requires reinstatement applicants to have a valid class D driver's license for 3 consecutive years prior to application with no incarceration during that period, and to complete National Safety Council defensive driving and professional truck driver courses.

Requires submission of a valid medical examiner's certificate, criminal background check showing no alcohol or drug-related convictions for 10 years prior, and proof of rehabilitation program completion if the disqualification was based on alcohol or controlled substance conviction.

Mandates department review of driving records from all jurisdictions, requiring the 10-year period preceding application to be free of commercial vehicle convictions, alcohol or drug-related convictions or withdrawals, and felony motor vehicle convictions; the 3 years preceding application must be free of convictions requiring mandatory withdrawal of driving privileges.

Provides that drivers reinstated under this section who subsequently commit a disqualifying major offense shall not be eligible for future reinstatement; becomes effective July 1, 2022.