Laws Requiring Government Public Transportation Drivers in Guam to Carry or Display Identification
As a U.S. territory, Guam adopts and enforces federal Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) standards under the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) for public transportation drivers operating commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) that carry 16 or more passengers (including the driver). Guam’s public transit system, managed by the Guam Regional Transit Authority (GRTA), requires drivers to hold a Class B CDL with a Passenger (P) endorsement, which serves as primary identification. Local laws, codified in Guam Code Annotated (GCA) Title 16 (Vehicles), align with these federal mandates and emphasize possession and presentation of the CDL for safety inspections. Exemptions for certain government employees (e.g., active-duty military) do not apply to civilian GRTA drivers. Below is a narrowed list of applicable laws and regulations affecting Guam:
• 49 CFR § 383.25 (FMCSA): Applies directly to Guam CMV drivers, including GRTA public transit operators, requiring possession of a valid CDL with Passenger (P) endorsement at all times during operation. The CDL must be presented to law enforcement or inspectors to verify identity and qualifications. Guam’s Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP), funded by FMCSA grants, enforces this through roadside inspections. Non-compliance can result in fines up to $5,000 or vehicle impoundment.
• 49 CFR § 392.2 (FMCSA): Mandates that Guam government transit drivers carry their CDL, medical certificate, and endorsements in immediate possession while operating passenger CMVs. This must be displayed during federal or territorial inspections to confirm identity and regulatory compliance. Guam’s adoption of FMCSA standards ensures uniform enforcement for intrastate public transit routes.
• Guam Code Annotated (GCA) Title 16, Chapter 3, Article 1 (§§ 3101 et seq.) – Drivers’ Licenses: Requires all drivers, including those for government-operated public transportation, to carry a valid driver’s license (CDL for transit buses) and present it upon demand by Guam Police Department officers or DMV inspectors. This territorial law mirrors federal CDL possession rules, with penalties including fines or license suspension for failure to produce identification.
Additional Notes:
• Guam-Specific Enforcement: The Guam Department of Revenue and Taxation’s Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issues CDLs compliant with federal standards and conducts examinations aligned with 49 CFR Part 383. GRTA drivers must also comply with agency policies requiring visible ID badges alongside the CDL.
• Territorial Exemptions: While FMCSA’s English proficiency enforcement (49 CFR § 391.11) excludes Guam as of 2025, core CDL possession rules remain fully applicable.
• Limited Local Variations: Guam lacks direct equivalents to state-specific laws like California’s § 12951, but GCA Title 16 incorporates FMCSA requirements by reference for CMV operations.
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