Did you know there is an exemption to a CDL Rule for
municipalities during snow operations? State Statute 171.02 subd 5 (Exemption
for backup snowplow drivers) allows for part-time snow plow drivers who can
plow, salt, or sand without a MN Commercial CDL License. Please be aware that
hauling snow does not fall under this exemption, and the operator must have a
CDL to haul snow.
Subd. 5.Exemption for certain backup snowplow drivers.
Pursuant to the waiver authorization set forth in Public Law
104-59, section 345, subsection (a), paragraph (5), a person who operates a
commercial motor vehicle for the purpose of removing snow or ice from a roadway
by plowing, salting, or sanding is not required to hold a commercial driver's
license if the person:
(1)
is an employee of a local unit of government
with a population of 3,000 or less;
(2)
is operating within the boundaries of the local
unit of government;
(3)
holds a valid class D driver's license; and
(4)
except in the event of a lawful strike, is
temporarily replacing the employee who normally operates the vehicle but either
is unable to operate the vehicle or is in need of additional assistance due to
a snow emergency as determined by the local unit of government.
A few things you should know:
1)
Recommend following up with your City's
Insurance Agent to confirm that the Part-Time employees will be covered with
how your City Policy is currently written.
2)
Recommend developing a Part-Time Employee Job
Description that includes "Backup" Snowplow Operators. This should
include desired applicants to have a CDL, but not required for Backup
Operations.
3)
Medical Health Cards are also not required for
Local Governments subdivisions of the State. It is a Best Practice to have a
DOT Health Card, but it is not required for city CDL use.
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