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jthrv
Explorer
Oct 13, 2020

California DL towing an Exactly 10,000 lb GVWR trailer

Can I tow an Exactly 10,000 lb GVWR trailer ? The DMV Handbook says No, as it has to be "under 10,000". The Vehicle Code says Yes, as it is "Not exceeding 10,000". Why would they be different ?...
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DrewE
Explorer II
Oct 13, 2020
The vehicle code is law. The DMV handbook is not law, just a (mostly) authoritative informational publication. If you are cited for not having the correct license and go before a judge, the vehicle code is what the decision will be based on.

As an aside, I'm rather surprised that they codified it based on the GVWR rather than the actual weight, but that's not really relevant to the question.

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