Inter-State Travel with RV (TV/Trailer) with GCWR >26k lbs.
Anyone aware of a reciprocity agreement between states that may regulate the following issue?
Each state has its own laws regulating licensing for privately-owned, recreational vehicles. When the GCWR for the tow vehicle and trailer exceed 26k lbs. special licensing is required in many states. Some states, like CA and TX, require their residents to have a non-commercial (state-issued, non-DOT) Class A/B/C license when towing RV's with higher GVWR/GCWR'S; whereas states like FL and AZ have no weight restrictions in terms of licensing for RV's. Residents in FL and AZ may drive an RV (TV and trailer) with any GCWR with only a standard Class D operator's license.
Question:
Can a legally licensed driver from FL or AZ operating an RV (TV and trailer) with an GCWR greater than 26k lbs. legally drive through CA and TX?
Thanks!
Yes, I'm aware a DOT CDL (commercial) Class A license would negate this entire issue.
Each state has its own laws regulating licensing for privately-owned, recreational vehicles. When the GCWR for the tow vehicle and trailer exceed 26k lbs. special licensing is required in many states. Some states, like CA and TX, require their residents to have a non-commercial (state-issued, non-DOT) Class A/B/C license when towing RV's with higher GVWR/GCWR'S; whereas states like FL and AZ have no weight restrictions in terms of licensing for RV's. Residents in FL and AZ may drive an RV (TV and trailer) with any GCWR with only a standard Class D operator's license.
Question:
Can a legally licensed driver from FL or AZ operating an RV (TV and trailer) with an GCWR greater than 26k lbs. legally drive through CA and TX?
Thanks!
Yes, I'm aware a DOT CDL (commercial) Class A license would negate this entire issue.
