CDL · Hazardous materials

What does it mean when a Hazardous Materials Table entry lists "Forbidden" as its hazard class?

Correct answer: No common carrier may ever transport that material.

Answer options

  1. AIt may be hauled only in a sealed container that is never opened
  2. BEach shipment of it must stay below the reportable quantity
  3. CNo common carrier may ever transport that material Correct

Why

When "Forbidden" appears where the hazard class should be, the material cannot be offered for shipment or transported, so a carrier must refuse it regardless of the packaging or the amount.

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Topic: Hazardous materials   License: CDL

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