Aalert for Illinois 5th Wheel owners
If your 5th wheel is over 10,000 lbs you need a Class A driver license and you must have a safety sticker for you pickup truck. My friend just got a stopped for not having a safety sticker and when t...
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Driver's License Classifications
Illinois driver's licenses are classified by the GVWR of a vehicle (and any towed
vehicles):
Class A —
Any combination of motor vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more,
providing the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also
allows for operation of Class B, C and D vehicles.
Class B —
Any single motor vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any
such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also allows for operation of
Class C and D vehicles.
Class C —
Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of more than 16,000 pounds, but less than
26,001 pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also
allows for operation of Class D vehicles.
Class D —
Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 pounds or less. Does not include
A. B, C, L or M vehicles.
Class L —
Any motor-driven cycle with less than 150cc displacement.
Class M —
Any motorcycle or motor-driven cycl
Illinois driver's licenses are classified by the GVWR of a vehicle (and any towed
vehicles):
Class A —
Any combination of motor vehicles with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more,
providing the GVWR of the vehicle being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also
allows for operation of Class B, C and D vehicles.
Class B —
Any single motor vehicle with a GCWR of 26,001 pounds or more, or any
such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also allows for operation of
Class C and D vehicles.
Class C —
Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of more than 16,000 pounds, but less than
26,001 pounds, or any such vehicle towing another not in excess of 10,000 pounds. Also
allows for operation of Class D vehicles.
Class D —
Any motor vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 pounds or less. Does not include
A. B, C, L or M vehicles.
Class L —
Any motor-driven cycle with less than 150cc displacement.
Class M —
Any motorcycle or motor-driven cycl
