Drivers license requirements going state to state

[Popsie]

When we lived in Texas, I had a Class B drivers license because my RV weighs more than 26,000 pounds. That required passing a written test and a driving test.

When we moved to another state, they did not require or offer a similar license for driving our personal Motorhome because in this state, personal Motorhomes are exempt from the requirements for driving commercial vehicles.

We plan to return to Texas for a wedding, and will be traveling in our RV.

Am I legal driving our Motorhome in Texas with my home state license, or does Texas require me to have the Class B license again even though it's not available to me in my current state of residence unless I go through the entire commercial drivers license test, physical exam, etc?

Where would I find this information in the Texas motor vehicle code?

thanks :?

[Playtime_II]

Your profile doesnt shown your rig other than your comment of over 26k. Anyhow, you do need to be aware of length/weight/towing laws in each state you travel through.

In several states on the East coast, I am too long and too wide for secondary routes. There is a loophole that I can get off the Interstate and stop for fuel, food etc. and still be legal.

In VA, I had a CDL-B,Air Brakes for work and fines/points are higher for CDL holders even when deiving just a car.

[usersmanual]

Mile High wrote:

Thunder Mountain wrote:
The Drivers License is kind of like your marriage license. If you are legal in your state you are legal in the rest. But you need to pay attention to speed, length, weight restrictions, etc.

Not to muddy the water, but I think there were some issues with same gender marriage licenses having validity in states that didn't acknowledge the union itself. At least it used to be, but maybe things have changed. I don't pay much attention.

the person simply asked a simple question about a drivers license for gawds sake

[Mile_High]

Thunder Mountain wrote:
The Drivers License is kind of like your marriage license. If you are legal in your state you are legal in the rest. But you need to pay attention to speed, length, weight restrictions, etc.

Not to muddy the water, but I think there were some issues with same gender marriage licenses having validity in states that didn't acknowledge the union itself. At least it used to be, but maybe things have changed. I don't pay much attention.

[Thunder_Mountai]

The Drivers License is kind of like your marriage license. If you are legal in your state you are legal in the rest. But you need to pay attention to speed, length, weight restrictions, etc.

[tkcas01]

dougrainer wrote:
In 37 years in Texas as a Motorhome Service Tech, I have never heard or had a customer get a ticket with just a standard Drivers License. Even when driving over 26k motorhomes. Doug

Regardless, RVers of heavier rigs should follow the laws for their state of residence. Get in an accident, regardless of fault, without the proper license and the outcome will likely be negative. You may get a ticket, insurance may not pay or may even be cancelled.

A TX class B exempt is just too easy to get to risk it. Plus, you LEARN some things!

[Tom_N]

Your driver's license does not have to be from the state that your motorhome/RV is licensed in.

My Dad had homes in 2 states but he was legally only allowed to have a driver's license in ONE state. He also had an RV in one of those states. His driver's license was from the other state where he resided part of the year. So his RV was licensed in one state and he was licensed to drive in another.

Also, I know numerous Canadians that have an RV licensed in FL and it never leaves FL, but they have a Canadian driver's license.

[Popsie]

Thank y'all for the good news 🙂

[RoyB]

Just to keep from raising any red flags with the Law Enforcement folks I always keep my DL and my Vehicle tags and Insurance etc all with the same issue state.

Roy Ken

[dougrainer]

In 37 years in Texas as a Motorhome Service Tech, I have never heard or had a customer get a ticket with just a standard Drivers License. Even when driving over 26k motorhomes. Doug

[Ivylog]

Google search... reciprocity of driver's license. Cannot post a link because the link has a percent sign in it.

[usersmanual]

Popsie wrote:
When we lived in Texas, I had a Class B drivers license because my RV weighs more than 26,000 pounds. That required passing a written test and a driving test.

When we moved to another state, they did not require or offer a similar license for driving our personal Motorhome because in this state, personal Motorhomes are exempt from the requirements for driving commercial vehicles.

We plan to return to Texas for a wedding, and will be traveling in our RV.

Am I legal driving our Motorhome in Texas with my home state license, or does Texas require me to have the Class B license again even though it's not available to me in my current state of residence unless I go through the entire commercial drivers license test, physical exam, etc?

Where would I find this information in the Texas motor vehicle code?

thanks :?

You simply use the DL issued to u in the state u live in.

[Old-Biscuit]

Valid DLs issued to you in your state of residency is GOOD in every state in USA

'Don't need no sticking papers'.....YET!

[Effy]

Based on home state requirements.

[donn0128]

I assume the MH is also licensed in your new home state? If so, you are legal to drive it in any state and Canada, Mexico. Only thing you need to worry about are speed laws.

[Trackrig]

As long as your license is good to use in your home state that issued your license, then it's good in any other state. Canada will honor it also.

Bill