Every person representing a client in matters before DOT in all contacts with DOT employees, should:
Strictly observe the standards of professional conduct;
Refrain from statements or other actions designed to mislead DOT or to cause unwarranted delay;
Avoid offensive or intemperate behavior;
Advise all clients to avoid improprieties and to obey the law as the attorney believes it to be; and
Terminate the professional relationship with any client who persists in improprieties in proceedings before DOT.