Jalopnik.com editorial on RV Licencing
Ran across this the other day. http://jalopnik.com/you-shouldn-t-be-able-to-drive-an-rv-with-a-normal-driv-1636455795
Forum Discussion
Many states already have special operators license requirements for large RVs and many of the people driving them do not have the correct operators license. Ignorance of the law is not a defense.
For example here are the requirements in Illinois, many other states have similar categories.
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.
I expect many motor homes would need at least Class C (class D is a normal operators license). If you are towing a trailer over 10k you jump into the Class A category.
Personally I carry an Illinois Class A that states "all Single and Combination Vehicles except Cycles"
You can check out your own state laws here
For example here are the requirements in Illinois, many other states have similar categories.
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.
I expect many motor homes would need at least Class C (class D is a normal operators license). If you are towing a trailer over 10k you jump into the Class A category.
Personally I carry an Illinois Class A that states "all Single and Combination Vehicles except Cycles"
You can check out your own state laws here
