Got The Latest On Drivers License Restrictions In Calif. for towing

BobnPi wrote:How does that work with people from other states? If another state requires less, does CA reciprocate and allow that driver to tow what would not be allowed for a particular license holder in
CA?

Frank wrote:Does CA. or any other State require you to pull cross the Scales

Code:


VC 12804.9

(3) Class C includes the following:

(F) (i) A two-axle vehicle weighing 4,000 pounds or more unladen when towing either a trailer coach or a fifth-wheel travel trailer not exceeding 10,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating, when the towing of the trailer is not for compensation.

(ii) A two-axle vehicle weighing 4,000 pounds or more unladen when towing a fifth-wheel travel trailer exceeding 10,000 pounds, but not exceeding 15,000 pounds, gross vehicle weight rating, when the towing of the trailer is not for compensation, and if the person has passed a specialized written examination provided by the department relating to the knowledge of this code and other safety aspects governing the towing of recreational vehicles upon the highway.

Maxtor wrote:State of California, Motor Vehicle Department said this today;


There are three parts to the endorsement for 10k to 15k 5th wheels.

1. Medical questions
2. Written test
3. Driving test.

What do you think our insurance companies would say, if we had an accident with our 5th wheels, and we did not have a legal license to drive one?
I for one will be going to our local DMV and getting the endorsement.

Portagie1968 wrote: Here is what the web site says and it is current.

Found at: http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/cdl_htm/lic_chart.htm

Recreational Vehicles and Trailers Recreational Trailer Endorsement

A driver must have a fifth-wheel recreational trailer endorsement added to his/her Class C driver license to pull a fifth-wheel recreational trailer over 10,000 lbs., but not over 15,000 lbs. GVWR, which is not used for hire. This endorsement is not required if the driver has a Class A or Noncommercial Class A driver license.

There is no fee unless your license expires within six months.
You will take a law test for a noncommercial Class A license based on the information contained in this booklet. You must also pass the Class C law test unless you qualified for a Class C license within the past twelve months.
You are not required to submit a Health Questionnaire.
You are not required to take a driving test to add a Recreational Trailer endorsement to your current license.
No other tests are required.

So this makes 3 answers to the question.
Sorry

bsmall2800 wrote:

Portagie1968 wrote: Here is what the web site says and it is current.

Found at: http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/cdl_htm/lic_chart.htm

Recreational Vehicles and Trailers Recreational Trailer Endorsement

A driver must have a fifth-wheel recreational trailer endorsement added to his/her Class C driver license to pull a fifth-wheel recreational trailer over 10,000 lbs., but not over 15,000 lbs. GVWR, which is not used for hire. This endorsement is not required if the driver has a Class A or Noncommercial Class A driver license.

There is no fee unless your license expires within six months.
You will take a law test for a noncommercial Class A license based on the information contained in this booklet. You must also pass the Class C law test unless you qualified for a Class C license within the past twelve months.
You are not required to submit a Health Questionnaire.
You are not required to take a driving test to add a Recreational Trailer endorsement to your current license.
No other tests are required.

So this makes 3 answers to the question.
Sorry

Ok I stand corrected I guess the lady at DMV had know idea what she was talking about, imagine that......
So now I will go back and get a non commercial class A endorsement for my class C drivers license...
Sorry for adding to the confusion....just don't banned me from the site for spreading bad information......