South Carolina Code 56-1-2085. Seasonal restricted commercial driver’s license; proof of seasonal employment and other requirements; privileges granted; duration
(B) The Department of Motor Vehicles may issue a seasonal restricted commercial driver‘s license in accordance with this section.
Terms Used In South Carolina Code 56-1-2085
- Disqualification: means a withdrawal of the privilege to drive a commercial motor vehicle. See South Carolina Code 56-1-2030
- Drive: means to drive, operate, or be in physical control of a motor vehicle. See South Carolina Code 56-1-2030
- Driver: means a person who drives a commercial motor vehicle or who is required to hold a commercial driver's license. See South Carolina Code 56-1-2030
- Endorsement: means a special authorization to drive certain types of vehicles or to transport certain types of property or a certain number of passengers. See South Carolina Code 56-1-2030
- Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
- Hazardous materials: means any material that has been designated as hazardous under 49 C. See South Carolina Code 56-1-2030
- Restriction: means a prohibition against driving certain types of vehicles or a requirement that the driver comply with certain conditions when driving a motor vehicle. See South Carolina Code 56-1-2030
- State: means a state or territory of the United States and the District of Columbia and the federal government and a province or territory of Canada. See South Carolina Code 56-1-2030
(C) A South Carolina seasonal restricted commercial driver’s license may be issued only to a person who:
(1) is a seasonal employee of a custom harvester, livestock feeder, or an agri-chemical business;
(2) holds a valid South Carolina Class E (2) or F (3) driver’s license or takes and successfully completes the required written and skill test for a class E (2) license;
(3) has at least one year driving experience as a licensed driver; and
(4) has satisfied every requirement for issuance of a commercial driver’s license, except successful completion of the knowledge and skill test.
(D) The department may not issue or renew a seasonal restricted commercial driver’s license for the operation of a commercial vehicle unless the applicant has not and certifies that he has not at any time during the two years immediately preceding the date of application:
(1) had more than one driver’s license;
(2) had any driver’s license or driving privileges suspended, revoked, or canceled;
(3) been subject to disqualification listed in 383.51 of the Federal Motor Carrier Regulations;
(4) contributed to an accident;
(5) received more than four points against his license.
(E) The applicant shall certify and provide evidence satisfactory to the department that he is employed on a seasonal basis by a custom harvester, livestock feeder, agri-chemical business, or a company hauling agri-chemical products to a farm in a job requiring the operation of a commercial vehicle.
(F) A seasonal restricted commercial driver’s license entitles the licensee to operate type B and C commercial vehicles only, with the proper restriction or endorsement, or both.
(G) A seasonal restricted commercial driver’s license does not entitle the licensee to operate a Class A type commercial vehicle or a vehicle placarded for hazardous materials.
(H) A seasonal restricted commercial driver’s license is valid for one hundred eighty days from the date of issue in one calendar year.
(I) A seasonal restricted commercial driver’s license allows the driver to operate within one hundred fifty miles of the place of business as shown on the vehicle registration.