Regulations & HealthQuestion 114 of 120
You are convicted of two serious traffic violations, such as excessive speeding and reckless driving, in separate incidents within a three-year period. What is the result?
a.Disqualification for 60 days
b.A warning letter only
c.Disqualification for one year
d.No effect unless a crash occurred
Explanation
Two serious traffic violations in three years bring a 60-day disqualification, and a third within the same period brings 120 days. A warning is not the penalty, one year applies to major offenses, and a crash is not required for the disqualification to apply.
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