Drivers license requirements
We are in the process of purchasing a 2006 Fleetwood Revolution 40LE. California requires a non-commercial class B license for motorhomes over 40ft. The Fleetwood brochure list the "bumper to bumper" ...
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discovery4us wrote:
msmith I agree with your interpretation but, that dang but, when I researched with the CHP they hit me with the start of 12804.1, "Notwithstanding any other provision of law". They refered me back to 12804.9 which has the 26,000 lbs. and under requirement. Their stance was you had to meet all levels of 12804.9 not just one. They interpreted you had to check off each item to be legal with each license classification hence the "Notwithstanding any other provision of law". Meeting the under 40' was good but still had to meet the weight, not one or the other.
They were wrong. Go to 12804.10. It clearly states you can drive ANY motorhome under 40 feet with a Class C. This is a little used area of law and many cops may not be familiar with it. CHP should be, but even they can't know every law.
