COMMERCIAL DRIVERS' LEGAL SERVICE PLAN

Keeping Commercial Wheels Turning
and
Making Commercial Drivers Aware
Of Their Legal Rights
Both On and Off the Road

Our goal in marketing LegalShield's Commercial Driver services is to keep transportation professionals doing what they do best, take command of their commercial vehicles and get the job done.

We understand professional drivers have a target their backs. The motoring public an accident with a commercial vehicle as a big pay day and law enforcement is more than ready to issue citations.

LegalShield commercial driver services assist CDL holders with legal issues. Look at what a LegalShield Commercial Driver Legal Plan offers below or:

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THE LEGALSHIELD BASIC COMMERCIAL DRIVERS LEGAL PLAN ADDRESSES:

Tragic Accident Representation

If you or your spouse is charged with a criminal act because of a serious traffic accident, a Commercial Drivers Legal Plan attorney will defend you in the court of original jurisdiction for the following charges:

    Manslaughter
    Involuntary manslaughter
    Vehicular homicide
    Negligent homicide

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License Reinstatement

You and your spouse have 2.5 hours of legal help from a Commercial Drivers Legal Plan attorney in each of the following situations:

    You are denied a driver license.
    Your driver license is cancelled, suspended, or revoked by the Department of Public Safety or Department of Motor Vehicles where a right to appeal is provided to you by statute.
    Assistance is needed to reinstate or maintain a driver license because of job-related or medical reasons.

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Moving Violations

    Defense of non criminal moving violations in the court of original jurisdiction.
    Defense by an attorney located through your Commercial Drivers Legal Plan Provider Law Firm.
    The attorney appointed for you is usually located in the area where you received the ticket.

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DOT and Non-Moving Violations

You and your spouse are entitled to defense of non criminal citations issued in your motor vehicle including:

    Logbook
    Load spillage
    Overheight
    No placard
    Hazardous material
    Permit violations
    Equipment violations
    No medical card
    Overlength
    No insurance
    Overwidth
    No motor carrier authority
    Overweight

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Property Damage Collection

A Commercial Drivers Legal Plan attorney will help you or your spouse collect property damage claims of $2000 or less for damage as a result of driving, riding in, or being struck by any motor vehicle or boat. Covers minor damage to your car or truck. You may receive up to 2.5 hours of attorney time per incident.

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Personal Injury Collection

A Commercial Drivers Legal Plan attorney will help you or your spouse collect personal injury claims of $2000 or less for injuries resulting from driving, riding in, or being struck by any motor vehicle or boat. You may receive up to 2.5 hours of attorney time per claim.

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CSA Consultation

You can consult with the Provider Attorney about any points assessed against your record by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) pursuant to regulations of the FMCSA's Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program. Plus, an attorney will handle a challenge of any assessed points at the Preferred Member discount rate.

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All Other Transportation Related Legal Work

You and your spouse can receive this and any other transportation-related legal work not specifically covered by this plan at a 25% discount from the Provider Law Firm's standard hourly rate. Members are responsible for paying court costs, fines and related fees.

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Additional Information and Exclusions:

Benefits are available on the eleventh (11th) day after the date of enrollment. Matters occurring before the 11th day will be considered pre-existing conditions. The driver and their spouse are protected by one low monthly fee.

All benefits are subject to the following conditions and exclusions: Any fines, court costs, penalties, expert witness fees, bonds, bail bonds, and any out-of-pocket expenses are at the member�s expense. Preexisting conditions, charges of DUI/DWI related matters, drug-related matters, hit-and-run related charges, leaving the scene of an accident, and unmeritorious cases are excluded. Also excluded are acts or omissions performed in the commission of any crime under any municipal, state, or federal statute, except as otherwise specifically provided for and covered within the contract.

Moving: Representation provided in the court of original jurisdiction. Representation provided for you and your spouse if you are properly licensed, insured, and are operating a motor vehicle with the express consent and permission of the owner of the vehicle. In order to receive legal services under this benefit, you must call your Provider Law Firm by phone within three (3) business days of receiving the citation. Appeals are not covered.

Personal Injury and Property Damage Assistance: Driver�s license and personal injury assistance are limited to two and one-half (2-1/2) hours of lawyer time per claim and do not include the filing of a lawsuit and exclude personal injury and property claims that exceed $2,000. Applies to claims arising as a result of driving, riding in, or being struck by any motor vehicle.

All Other Transportation Related Legal Work: Depending on your legal needs, a retainer may be required by your Provider Law Firm prior to services being rendered under this discount. Your Provider Law Firm is responsible for determining the amount of the retainer and any other anticipated costs. Other costs you may incur include fines, court costs, penalties, expert witness fees, bonds, bail bonds, and any out-of-pocket expenses. These costs are your responsibility and are not included as part of membership benefits. Your Provider Law Firm cannot provide any legal services until payment of the retainer and other costs have been made. If you need representation in court, you must notify your Provider Law Firm at least five business days in advance so they may prepare for your case.

Plan not available in AK, HI, MA and NV. Plan is available in NY and includes an additional monthly handling fee. The information contained in this material is for illustrative purposes only and is not a contract. It is intended to provide a general overview this plan. Please consult the plan contract for actual terms, coverage, amounts, conditions, and exclusions.

Contracts issued by: Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. and subsidiaries; Pre-Paid Legal CasualtySM, Inc.; Pre-Paid Legal Access, Inc.; In FL: Pre-Paid Legal Services, Inc. of Florida; In VA: Legal Service Plans of Virginia, Inc.; and PPL Legal Care of Canada Corporation

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