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4. Federal farm exemptions What exemptions? Farm vehicle driver exceptions mainly deal with driver requirements. Driver age Medical certification Driver qualification Driver qualification files and records Work hours – planting and harvest CDL within 150 air miles of home farm
5. Federal farm exemptions 150 air-mile radius The 150 air-mile radius starts at the home farm and may extend into surrounding states, creating an operating one for farm vehicle operations.
6. Iowa farm exemptions The Iowa Code allows exceptions for intrastate farm drivers that stay within the boundaries of the state. 1. Age requirements 2. Medical requirements Hours of service requirements
