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General information related to the Restricted CDL:
Question: What are the seasonal periods for use of the Restricted CDL?
Answer: March 15 through June 30 & October 4 through December 14.
Question: Is there a mileage restriction on the use of the Restricted CDL?
Answer: Yes. The driver may operate between the employer's place of business and the farm currently being served, not to exceed 150 miles.
Question: What may be transported?
Answer: The rule allows the licensee to drive a commercial motor vehicle for agricultural input purposes. "Agricultural inputs" means suppliers or applicators of agricultural chemicals, fertilizer, seed or animal feeds.
Question: Is hazardous material included?
Answer: A Restricted CDL is not valid for transporting hazardous materials requiring placarding, except as follows:
(1) Liquid fertilizers such as anhydrous ammonia may be transported in vehicles or implements of husbandry with total capacities of 3,000 gallons or less. A hazardous material endorsement is not required.
(2) Solid fertilizers such as ammonium nitrate may be transported provided they are not mixed with any organic substance. A hazardous material endorsement is not required.
Question: Can tank vehicles and vehicles equipped with airbrakes be operated with the Restricted CDL?
Answer: Yes.
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