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Got a question about vehicle weights and license's. I have a truck that is registered with a GVWR of 26,000 pounds and has air brakes. When I bought the truck I was told 26,000#s and under was fine for a class C license (so I did the GVWR as low as possible). I was also told that when I bought the truck (2005) that I did not need any airbrake endorsements, but that law was to change Jan 2006. I called DMV with no help and before I go in or go over to CHP I would like to get some info together. Anyone know the laws and what license or endorsement I need....
Thanks for any help...
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here is a start for you
15260. (a) Any applicant for a commercial driver's license who does not successfully complete the air-brake component of the knowledge test, or who does not successfully complete the driving-skill test in a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with air brakes, shall, if otherwise qualified, receive a commercial driver's license that restricts the licenseholder from operating a commercial motor vehicle equipped with air brakes.
(b) To remove the restriction described in subdivision (a) from a commercial driver's license, the driver is required to make a new application for a commercial driver's license, and, in addition to any other requirements specified in this code, to successfully complete the air-brake component of the knowledge test prescribed by the department, and to pass the driver-skill test in a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with air brakes.
(c) For the purposes of the driving-skill test and the restriction described in this section, air brakes shall include any braking system operating fully or partially on the air-brake principle.
Added Ch. 1509, Stats. 1988. Effective January 1, 1989.
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here is a start for you
15260. (a) Any applicant for a commercial driver's license who does not successfully complete the air-brake component of the knowledge test, or who does not successfully complete the driving-skill test in a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with air brakes, shall, if otherwise qualified, receive a commercial driver's license that restricts the licenseholder from operating a commercial motor vehicle equipped with air brakes.
(b) To remove the restriction described in subdivision (a) from a commercial driver's license, the driver is required to make a new application for a commercial driver's license, and, in addition to any other requirements specified in this code, to successfully complete the air-brake component of the knowledge test prescribed by the department, and to pass the driver-skill test in a vehicle or combination of vehicles equipped with air brakes.
(c) For the purposes of the driving-skill test and the restriction described in this section, air brakes shall include any braking system operating fully or partially on the air-brake principle.
Added Ch. 1509, Stats. 1988. Effective January 1, 1989.
If I read that correctly it is talking about taking/getting a comercial license and not passing/completing the air brake test. But not about requirements for air brakes. Thanks for the info as it is a start.
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Hey Kilr, he didn't specify COMMERCIAL. SO, if he's not using it for hire would he need the endorsement ?->probably so if the truck is running a commercial plate.(also a med card). BUT if the truck is registered as a private vehicle as a motor home would he still need an endorsement?:idea:
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Rio
It is a commercial veh. (like my f-250) but is used for personal/private use. It is not for Hire. What type of plates would a commercial use veh. have.
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Rio this is a god one, and I really dont have the answer , I cant find a good one...
What is this vehicle used for? as it may be exempt
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What is this vehicle used for? as it may be exempt
Just as a personal truck, driving/towing. Thanks for anything you can find..
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How about if he's senile, 97 years old, blind in both eyes, cripple, but has 10 mil in the bank and just bought his 1.5 mil 3 axle, bus motorhome, then what license does he need?:sqeyes:
Rio
If it is 40ft or less, a standard class C is required. If it is 40-45FT a class B is required.
Do I win?
Darrell.
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The truck is almost done and a LE (very young) drove by my house one day and was talking about it and the class A requirements. My insurance never asked about my licensing (class A or C) the dealership never said a word, so I thought I was okay.
Another thing, I was talking to a tow truck driver who had the same truck (f650) and asked him if he had a class A to drive it, he said that no one asked him if he had a class A when he was hired, so he figured it was not needed???
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If it is 40ft or less, a standard class C is required. If it is 40-45FT a class B is required.
Do I win?
Darrell.
Ding ding ding, unless they go over weight... :idea:
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