pitch wrote:
All I can say is it is your duty to do things according to law. It is your duty to do the research and meet the requirements of your state, all other states will accept that. Only non-reciprocal rule I can think of is double towing.
In NY class D passenger is good for any non-commercial combination up to 26000#
If you have air brakes you must get a class C. Class C can be either a C CDL or a C with an R endorsement. Both cover the same equipment and limits,but an R endorsement prohibits commercial use.
NYS did away with Class C drivers license under a NYS law that took effect on July 26, 2005. I gave up my CDL last year since I have no need for it. Currently have a Class D w/R endorsement. There is no endorsement for air brakes, but there is a restrictions for both "Non-Commercial and Commercial" licenses. "L" is no air brakes, "L1" is no air brakes Class A vehicle, and "L2" is no air brakes Class B vehicle. NYS DMV Driver manual - Chapter 01, page 7 and 8 state:
"Recreational Vehicle or "R" endorsement - Recreational vehicles, with or without air brakes, are not defined as commercial vehicles. You may apply for an “R” endorsement for your Class D,Class E, or non-CDL Class C driver license to allow you to operate a recreational vehicle (RV) with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of over 26,000 lbs.(11,794 kg).An “R” endorsement also allows you to drive a rental vehicle more than 40 feet in length for the transportation of personal household goods."
If you have a restriction of "L", "L1", or "L2" on your license then you can not use air brakes. I can not find a non CDL provision for a air brake test in NYS drivers testing program. The only testing provision is under the CDL portion of the law, which is not necessary as a motorhome with airbrakes is not a commercial vehicle.
