Clas A Drivers license requirement State of Nevada

[RV_CONUS]

What is the accurate interpretation of this licensing classification for a Class A RV under 26,001 lbs.

This is the Nevada code. Clear as Muddddd! Anyone speak legalese?

What class license is required if the Motorhome is under 26,001?


NAC?483.110??Drivers’ licenses: Classifications; miscellaneous restrictions and endorsements. (NRS 481.051, 482A.100, 483.220, 483.235, 483.908)

1.??The holder of a Class A noncommercial driver’s license may drive:
(a)?Any combination of vehicles with:
(1)?A gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, which includes one or more towed vehicles with:
(I)?A gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds; or
(II)?A gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds; or
(2)?A gross combination weight of 26,001 pounds or more, which includes one or more towed vehicles with:
(I)?A gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds; or
(II)?A gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds;

(b)?Any combination of vehicles not exceeding 70 feet in length with a gross combination weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less so long as the gross combination weight rating of the towed vehicles does not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating of the towing vehicle; or

(c)?A vehicle falling within Class B or Class C, but may not drive a motorcycle or an autonomous vehicle in autonomous mode unless the holder obtains an appropriate endorsement.

2.??The holder of a Class B noncommercial driver’s license may drive any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight, whichever is greater, of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle which is towing another vehicle which does not have a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, and all vehicles falling within Class C, but may not drive a motorcycle or an autonomous vehicle in autonomous mode unless the holder obtains an appropriate endorsement.

3.??The holder of a Class C noncommercial driver’s license may drive any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the definition of a vehicle for which a Class A or Class B driver’s license is required, including, without limitation, a moped or a low-speed vehicle, but the holder of a Class C driver’s license may not:

(a)?Drive a motorcycle, unless the holder obtains an appropriate endorsement;
(b)?Tow a vehicle or a combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, as appropriate, of more than 10,000 pounds, unless the holder obtains a J endorsement;
(c)?Drive a combination of vehicles exceeding 70 feet in length; or
(d)?Drive an autonomous vehicle in autonomous mode unless the holder obtains a G endorsement.

NAC 483

1.Class A Motorhome 26,000 = Class C?
2.Class A Motorhome 26,000 towing 2500 lb auto = C or B?

Or ??

[timmac]

LVJ58 wrote:

timmac wrote:
I went to the Nevada DMV just for this new license law that started 2 years ago and they said yes if your motorhome has a GVWR over 26,001 lbs you have to get a non commercial type license.

My motorhome is well under this but when I hookup my trailer with Jeep and boat than I am over the limit, I don't plan on getting the license as of yet since I have heard most highway patrol men don't know the new law as of yet and when out of state the highway patrol don't know the correct law either for Nevada..

For drivers license requirement, doesn't the GVWR NV DMV cites only apply to the vehicle you're operating exclusive of what you are towing?

As I understand it the DMV law states 26,001 lbs or more even if its a single motorhome or includes if whole package motorhome/trailer GVWR is over 26,001 lbs.

However I have something on my side if ever pulled over, my custom built open stacker trailer has no GVWR rating on it, its not required by DMV on custom builds, only the empty trailer weight is listed, so a highway patrol officer would have nothing to go on as of GVWR for the trailer..

Not sure of my actual weight while towing but it could be over 26,001 lbs but not by much, I will always say I weight under that.

[uncle_t]

im in Nv and was required to get non-commercial class B for my 40 foot DP. yes if gvwr is 26001 or more that requires the class B

[BobGed]

timmac wrote:
I went to the Nevada DMV just for this new license law that started 2 years ago and they said yes if your motorhome has a GVWR over 26,001 lbs you have to get a non commercial type license.

My motorhome is well under this but when I hookup my trailer with Jeep and boat than I am over the limit, I don't plan on getting the license as of yet since I have heard most highway patrol men don't know the new law as of yet and when out of state the highway patrol don't know the correct law either for Nevada..

Here are the license requirements from the NV DMV site

"Non-Commercial Class A & B, Endorsement J

RV, boat and trailer owners need a Class A or B license to drive vehicles 26,000 pounds or heavier.
An Endorsement J is needed to tow a vehicle over 10,000 GVWR.
If the combination of the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle(s) exceed 26,000 pounds, a Class A license is required."

These are not new requirements put into place within the past two years. They have been around for many years. I was required to get a non-commercial class B for my 40' DP when I moved to the state over five years ago

LEOs are not always the best source of information. I have a deputy sheriff that lives across the street that wasn't aware of them, but I wouldn't expect him to be. I have a NHP officer with 20 years on the force that lives around the block, and he wasn't aware of the requirements until he checked and verified. However I do have a Reno PD Commercial officer that lives down the street that was very familiar with the requirements. He was also aware of other state's driver license requirements. For an example he knew that CA requires at least a non-commercial class B for coaches over 40' in length.

If I didn't have the proper license, my biggest fear wouldn't be the ticket I would receive, but would be the opposing attorney if I were ever in an accident, my fault or not.

[LVJ58]

timmac wrote:
I went to the Nevada DMV just for this new license law that started 2 years ago and they said yes if your motorhome has a GVWR over 26,001 lbs you have to get a non commercial type license.

My motorhome is well under this but when I hookup my trailer with Jeep and boat than I am over the limit, I don't plan on getting the license as of yet since I have heard most highway patrol men don't know the new law as of yet and when out of state the highway patrol don't know the correct law either for Nevada..

For drivers license requirement, doesn't the GVWR NV DMV cites only apply to the vehicle you're operating exclusive of what you are towing?

[Skylark]

NC has a non COMMERICAL class a & b license also. Class b for 26,001 lbs & class a for towing 10,001 lbs or more. Was talking to a DMV enforcement officer at lunch and asked him about the RV license requirement, and said rv's were exempt. Go figure, sometime they are not up to date.

[timmac]

I went to the Nevada DMV just for this new license law that started 2 years ago and they said yes if your motorhome has a GVWR over 26,001 lbs you have to get a non commercial type license.

My motorhome is well under this but when I hookup my trailer with Jeep and boat than I am over the limit, I don't plan on getting the license as of yet since I have heard most highway patrol men don't know the new law as of yet and when out of state the highway patrol don't know the correct law either for Nevada..

[gotsmart]

Many states explicitly differentiate between trailers and towed vehicles in separate sections of the same law, with different rules applied to each. I don't ask why. It just is.

[Dutch_12078]

RV CONUS wrote:

WyoTraveler wrote:
What is the confusion?

As referenced above!

Here ya go!

Herein lies the confusion!:B:?

I see nothing confusing at your link:

"Class C"

"Cars, vans, pickups, mopeds, and other vehicles with a weight (GVWR) of 26,000 pounds or less; allows towing of a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. Class C license holders may tow a combination of vehicles not to exceed 70 feet in length. If the GVWR of the towed vehicles exceeds 10,000 pounds, an Endorsement J is required."

Would that be clearer in your mind if it read "allows towing of a trailer with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less."? A "trailer" is just a specific type of vehicle though.

[bigred1cav]

Unless you are a Nevada resident don't worry about it.

[Popsie]

Non-Commercial Class A & B, Endorsement J
RV, boat and trailer owners need a Class A or B license to drive vehicles 26,000 pounds or heavier. An Endorsement J is needed to tow a vehicle over 10,000 GVWR. If the combination of the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle(s) exceed 26,000 pounds, a Class A license is required.

Additional written and skills tests are required. See the Non-Commercial Class A & B, J Endorsement Study Guide. http://www.dmvnv.com/pdfforms/dlbookabj.pdf

[bigred1cav]

Non-Commercial Class A & B, Endorsement J
RV, boat and trailer owners need a Class A or B license to drive vehicles 26,000 pounds or heavier. An Endorsement J is needed to tow a vehicle over 10,000 GVWR. If the combination of the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle(s) exceed 26,000 pounds, a Class A license is required.

Additional written and skills tests are required. See the Non-Commercial Class A & B, J Endorsement Study Guide.

Class C
Cars, vans, pickups, mopeds, and other vehicles with a weight (GVWR) of 26,000 pounds or less; allows towing of a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less. Class C license holders may tow a combination of vehicles not to exceed 70 feet in length. If the GVWR of the towed vehicles exceeds 10,000 pounds, an Endorsement J is required.
http://www.dmvnv.com/nvdl.htm#rv

These are type operators license and are not to indicate class , c motor home.

Nevada Revised Statutes 482.103 and 483.141 "Resident" defined.
"Resident" includes, but is not limited to, a person:
Whose legal residence is in the State of Nevada.
Who engages in intrastate business and operates in such a business any motor vehicle, trailer or semi trailer, or any person maintaining such vehicles in this state, as the home state of such vehicles.
Who physically resides in this state and engages in a trade, profession, occupation or accepts gainful employment in this state.
Who declares himself to be a resident of this state to obtain privileges not ordinarily extended to nonresidents of this state.
The term does not include a person who is an actual tourist, an out-of-state student, a border state employee or a seasonal resident.

RV CONUS wrote:
What is the accurate interpretation of this licensing classification for a Class A RV under 26,001 lbs.

This is the Nevada code. Clear as Muddddd! Anyone speak legalese?

What class license is required if the Motorhome is under 26,001?


NAC?483.110??Drivers’ licenses: Classifications; miscellaneous restrictions and endorsements. (NRS 481.051, 482A.100, 483.220, 483.235, 483.908)

1.??The holder of a Class A noncommercial driver’s license may drive:
(a)?Any combination of vehicles with:
(1)?A gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, which includes one or more towed vehicles with:
(I)?A gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds; or
(II)?A gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds; or
(2)?A gross combination weight of 26,001 pounds or more, which includes one or more towed vehicles with:
(I)?A gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds; or
(II)?A gross vehicle weight of more than 10,000 pounds;

(b)?Any combination of vehicles not exceeding 70 feet in length with a gross combination weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less so long as the gross combination weight rating of the towed vehicles does not exceed the gross vehicle weight rating of the towing vehicle; or

(c)?A vehicle falling within Class B or Class C, but may not drive a motorcycle or an autonomous vehicle in autonomous mode unless the holder obtains an appropriate endorsement.

2.??The holder of a Class B noncommercial driver’s license may drive any single vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight, whichever is greater, of 26,001 pounds or more, or any such vehicle which is towing another vehicle which does not have a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, and all vehicles falling within Class C, but may not drive a motorcycle or an autonomous vehicle in autonomous mode unless the holder obtains an appropriate endorsement.

3.??The holder of a Class C noncommercial driver’s license may drive any single vehicle, or combination of vehicles, that does not meet the definition of a vehicle for which a Class A or Class B driver’s license is required, including, without limitation, a moped or a low-speed vehicle, but the holder of a Class C driver’s license may not:

(a)?Drive a motorcycle, unless the holder obtains an appropriate endorsement;
(b)?Tow a vehicle or a combination of vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating or gross combination weight rating, as appropriate, of more than 10,000 pounds, unless the holder obtains a J endorsement;
(c)?Drive a combination of vehicles exceeding 70 feet in length; or
(d)?Drive an autonomous vehicle in autonomous mode unless the holder obtains a G endorsement.

NAC 483

1.Class A Motorhome 26,000 = Class C?
2.Class A Motorhome 26,000 towing 2500 lb auto = C or B?

Or ??

[Rollnhome]

Class C if under 70 ft towing and tow is 10k lbs or less.

[sd1209]

RV CONUS-----

Got my Class B in Elko 6 mos ago (thank you Nv Nick for the assist at the time)......

Has a 24K lb GVWR Class A MH previously and no special lic required....Got a 40' Class well over 26K lbs and had to get the Class B to be legal.....It has air brakes and had to take both the written and practical for that also......Fairly straight forward testing with no surprises......26K lbs GVWR is the cutoff in Nevada.....Some states (Calif) have it set at anything over 40'......

Nv Nick, among others, is right on with his answers.......

[RV_CONUS]

WyoTraveler wrote:
What is the confusion?

As referenced above!

Here ya go!

Herein lies the confusion!:B:?