California · Vehicle Code

VEH §15300: (a) A driver shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle for a period of one year if the driver is convicted of a first violation of any of the following: (1) Subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of Section

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Commercial drivers convicted of specified traffic and criminal violations must be disqualified from operating commercial vehicles for one year (or three years if transporting hazardous materials).

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(a) A driver shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle for a period of one year if the driver is convicted of a first violation of any of the following: (1) Subdivision (a), (b), or (c) of Section 23152 while operating a motor vehicle. (2) Subdivision (d) of Section 23152. (3) Subdivision (a) or (b) of Section 23153 while operating a motor vehicle. (4) Subdivision (d) of Section 23153. (5) Leaving the scene of an accident involving a motor vehicle operated by the driver. (6) Using a motor vehicle to commit a felony, other than a felony described in Section 15304. (7) Driving a commercial motor vehicle when the driver’s commercial driver’s license is revoked, suspended, or canceled based on the driver’s operation of a commercial motor vehicle or when the driver is disqualified from operating a commercial motor vehicle based on the driver’s operation of a commercial motor vehicle. (8) Causing a fatality involving conduct defined pursuant to Section 191.5 of the Penal Code or subdivision (c) of Section 192 of the Penal Code. (9) While operating a motor vehicle, refuses to submit to, or fails to complete, a chemical test or tests in violation of Section 23612. (10) A violation of Section 2800.1, 2800.2, or 2800.3 that involves a commercial motor vehicle. (b) If a violation listed in subdivision (a), or a violation listed in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 13350 or Section 13352 or 13357, occurred while transporting a hazardous material, the period specified in subdivision (a) shall be three years.

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