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Hauling Division 1.1 explosives, how close to a tunnel or bridge may you park?

No closer than 300 feet, except briefly for things like fueling.

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  1. No closer than 300 feet ✔
  2. No closer than 50 feet
  3. No closer than 1 mile

Why: With Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 explosives, do not park within 300 feet of a bridge, tunnel, building, crowd or open fire, except briefly for needs like fueling.

Huh, didn't know that: Never park with these explosives within 5 feet of the traveled part of the road.

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Answer: No closer than 300 feet. With Division 1.1, 1.2 or 1.3 explosives, do not park within 300 feet of a bridge, tunnel, building, crowd or open fire, except briefly for needs like fueling.

  1. California Commercial Driver Handbook (DMV) www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/file/california-commercial-driver-handbook-pdf
    Except for short periods of time needed for vehicle operation necessities (for example, fueling), do not park within 300 feet of
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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