Hazardous Materials Compliance
177.804Failure to comply with HAZMAT regulations generally
FMCSA severity weight 8/10OOS-eligible
FMCSA severity weight
8 / 10
Out-of-service violation
Yes
Code
177.804
Penalty by state
| State | Fine (USD) | License points | Plea-reduction available? | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX | $500 – $3,000 | 2 | No | HAZMAT — first offense |
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