(a) General rule. The State must disqualify for life from operating a CMV each person who is convicted, as defined in Sec. 383.5 of this subchapter, in any State or jurisdiction, of a subsequent offense as described in Table 1 to Sec. 383.51 of this subchapter.
(b) Special rule for certain lifetime disqualifications. A driver disqualified for life under Table 1 to Sec. 383.51 may be reinstated after 10 years by the driver's State of residence if the requirements of Sec. 383.51(a)(6) have been met. [67 FR 49762, July 31, 2002; 78 FR 58480, Sept. 24, 2013]