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A major offense, like leaving the scene of an accident, happens while hauling placarded hazmat. What is the first-offense disqualification?

At least 3 years, instead of 1.

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  1. 1 year
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  3. 3 years ✔

Why: Major offenses such as leaving the scene or driving over 0.04 bring at least one year. If you were driving a placarded hazmat vehicle, it jumps to at least three years.

Huh, didn't know that: Leaving the scene of an accident is a major offense even in your personal car.

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Answer: 3 years. Major offenses such as leaving the scene or driving over 0.04 bring at least one year. If you were driving a placarded hazmat vehicle, it jumps to at least three years.

  1. California Commercial Driver Handbook (DMV) www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/file/california-commercial-driver-handbook-pdf
    at least 3 years if the offense occurs while you are operating a CMV that is placarded for HazMat.
    Checked 2026-10-10.

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