California Class B non-commercial Lic.
As a new owner of a 40+ motorhome, I'm required to obtain a Class B non-commercial drivers license. I've taken the written test, had the eye exam, had the medical exam (with certificate in hand) and ...
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Raften wrote:
So never heard of the need for a Class B for a 40 foot MH. Is it because of weight or length?
I'll bet 9 out of 10 CA MH drivers don't have it.
If it is length I am in violation with just a truck and big boat.
Same for weight if my 16,000 pounds is over.
Caveat: (for folks traveling in CA) If you are legal in your home state - with the exception of length (65') you are legal in CA.
To address "Raften's" items.
1. Well, now you have! It's due to length.
A CA Class B Non-commercial DL is required for MHs - greater than 40' up to 45' - also some road restrictions.
Class C is good for MH up to 40'.
BTW - you will find that most 40' MHs are actually 39' and change.
2. I'll bet just the opposite - 9 out of 10 *do*!
It's a "no brainer"!.:R
A citation is expensive...AND even more importantly ....
get in an accident w/o appropriate DL & you're "dead meat"..:S
"Big Boat":
3. If you are less than 65' - you are legal.
4. However, with 16K a standard Class C license won't cut it.
With a Class C DL you can tow a single vehicle of 10K GVWR or less.
If your trailer is rated under 10K - and the boat doesn't appear to overload the trailer - you're "good to go"....
until you get caught, LOL! (and back to #2)..;)
Google and CA dot gov are your friends!
You can find all of the pertinent info on the net..:W
Or from your county, state or local gendarme when he/she pulls you over for.... "Greetings".;)
CHP loves to 'greet' So.CA folks heading for the CO River with their boats and toys - usually due to speeding.
Of course, then the operator's DL is checked...:(
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For "lanerd" the OP:
Suggestion:
You have that Smiley Face on your ID.
Contact the nearest GS chapter, tell 'em your dilemma and see if anybody really *is* a Good Samaritan..:@
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