# 49 CFR § 384.204: CLP or CDL issuance and information

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.204

## Section

- **Citation:** 49 CFR § 384.204
- **Heading:** CLP or CDL issuance and information
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** Title 49—Transportation > Subtitle B—Other Regulations Relating to Transportation > CHAPTER III—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION > SUBCHAPTER B—FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER SAFETY REGULATIONS > PART 384—STATE COMPLIANCE WITH COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSE PROGRAM > Subpart B—Minimum Standards for Substantial Compliance by States

## Text

(a) General rule. The State shall authorize a person to operate a CMV only by issuance of a CLP or CDL, unless an exception in § 383.3(c) or (d) applies, which contains, at a minimum, the information specified in part 383, subpart J, of this subchapter.
(b) Exceptions—(1) Training. The State may authorize a person who does not hold a CDL valid for the type of vehicle in which training occurs to undergo behind-the-wheel training in a CMV only by means of a CLP issued and used in accordance with § 383.25 of this subchapter.
(2) Confiscation of CLP or CDL pending enforcement. A State may allow a CLP or CDL holder whose CLP or CDL is held in trust by that State or any other State in the course of enforcement of the motor vehicle traffic code, but who has not been convicted of a disqualifying offense under § 383.51 of this subchapter based on such enforcement, to drive a CMV while holding a dated receipt for such CLP or CDL.
[76 FR 26894, May 9, 2011]

## Nearby sections

- [49 CFR § 384.101 § 384.101 Purpose and scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.101.md)
- [49 CFR § 384.103 § 384.103 Applicability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.103.md)
- [49 CFR § 384.105 § 384.105 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.105.md)
- [49 CFR § 384.107 § 384.107 Matter incorporated by reference.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.107.md)
- [49 CFR § 384.201 § 384.201 Testing program.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.201.md)
- [49 CFR § 384.202 § 384.202 Test standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.202.md)
- [49 CFR § 384.203 § 384.203 Driving while under the influence.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.203.md)
- [49 CFR § 384.204 § 384.204 CLP or CDL issuance and information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.204.md)
- [49 CFR § 384.205 § 384.205 CDLIS information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.205.md)
- [49 CFR § 384.206 § 384.206 State record checks.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.206.md)
- [49 CFR § 384.207 § 384.207 Notification of licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.207.md)
- [49 CFR § 384.208 § 384.208 Notification of disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.208.md)
- [49 CFR § 384.209 § 384.209 Notification of traffic violations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.209.md)
- [49 CFR § 384.210 § 384.210 Limitation on licensing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-49-384.210.md)

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