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โMar-10-2017 10:12 AM
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discovery4us wrote:
msmith I agree with your interpretation but, that dang but, when I researched with the CHP they hit me with the start of 12804.1, "Notwithstanding any other provision of law". They refered me back to 12804.9 which has the 26,000 lbs. and under requirement. Their stance was you had to meet all levels of 12804.9 not just one. They interpreted you had to check off each item to be legal with each license classification hence the "Notwithstanding any other provision of law". Meeting the under 40' was good but still had to meet the weight, not one or the other.
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โMar-10-2017 07:33 AM
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2021 Nexus Viper 27V. Class B+
2019 Ford Ranger 4x4
โMar-09-2017 05:50 PM
2021 Nexus Viper 27V. Class B+
2019 Ford Ranger 4x4
โMar-06-2017 08:22 AM
2gypsies wrote:
For questions like this I don't understand why folks don't just go to the correct agency and ask. As we can see with all these answers.... everyone has different interpretations.
โMar-04-2017 01:52 PM
2gypsies wrote:
For questions like this I don't understand why folks don't just go to the correct agency and ask. As we can see with all these answers.... everyone has different interpretations.
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โMar-04-2017 11:48 AM
โMar-04-2017 10:48 AM
Raider-Rider wrote:bigbillsd wrote:
I copyied this from another forum I posted it to prior to buying my 40QDP in January.
I spent a few hours at the California DMV and then a local CHP office today confirming what the real license requirements are for a 40' motorhome in CA.
The 4 DMV offices were of no help. The License office, Driver Safety office, DMV Investigation office and the regular DMV office. All came back with they weren't actually sure what the handbook meant. While at the Safety office a local SDPD officer heard my questions and suggested I stop by a local CHP office. That was then my next stop. I spent an hour with a awesome CHP officer that looked up each of my questions in the vehicle code book. (a very large book!)
Here is what we found out:
California Class C license is all that is needed up to 40' "housecar" in CA.
They are exempt from the Class C 26k weight restriction
They are exempt from any Air Brake certification.
No extra braking requirement for the Toad, unless from 20 MPH it takes more than 50' to stop.
Also, if the manufacturer calls it a 40' motorhome on the plate, then even if its 41', its still licensed as a 40' motorhome.
I hope this helps others in CA as it was a confusing mess from the CA docs and all the info showing it both ways on all the forums I looked at over the last few months. BTW. The CA DMV uses the term housecar, not motorhome. Go figure.. -Bill
Thank You Bill. That looks like very good information. You have saved me many hours of research. My only real issue was wanting to avoid the bi-annual medical certification. Thanks again.
Mike
โMar-04-2017 09:37 AM
2021 Nexus Viper 27V. Class B+
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