(A) No person may drive a commercial vehicle in this State in violation of any of the restrictions or limitations stated on the person's commercial license or restricted commercial license.
(B) The Department of Motor Vehicles may issue a seasonal restricted commercial driver's license in accordance with this section.
(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.
HISTORY: 1993 Act No. 149, Section 2.