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Florida license requirement-note CDL Class B & EXEMPTIONS

Yahoo Message Number: 10411
Driver License Classes, Endorsements and Restrictions

Commercial Driver Licenses

Noncommercial Driver Licenses

Motorcycles

CDL Exemptions

Restrictions

Endorsements

Additional Information

Acronyms/Abbreviations

Commercial Driver Licenses (CDL)

CLASS A: Any Tractor/Trailer combination that has an actual weight, declared weight or GVWR of 26,001 LBS. or more, provided towed vehicle is more than 10,000 LBS.

CLASS B: Any single motor vehicle that has an actual weight, declared weight or GVWR of 26,001 LBS. or more, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle of 10,000 LBS. or less.
CLASS C: Any motor vehicle that has an actual weight, declared weight or GVWR of less than 26,001 LBS. when endorsements "H" or "P" would be required on the driver license OR any combination of motor vehicles where the towing vehicle is less than 26,001 LBS. GVWR and the towed vehicle has a GVWR of 10,000 LBS. or less, but together they weigh 26,001 LBS. or more.
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NonCommercial Driver Licenses

CLASS D: Any truck or truck tractor that has an actual weight, declared weight or GVWR of 8,000 LBS or more but less than than 26,001 LBS. or is more than 80 inches wide.

A resident who holds a valid Florida chauffeur license may continue to operate vehicles for which a CLASS D driver license is required until the chauffeur license expires. This includes farmers and emergency vehicle operators who are exempt.
CLASS E: Motor vehicles less than 8,000 LBS.
A resident who holds a valid Florida operator license may continue to operate vehicles for which a CLASS E driver license is required, until the operator license expires.
CLASS E-Learner: Motor vehicles less than 8,000 LBS.
A resident who holds a valid Florida learner license may continue to operate vehicles for which a CLASS E learner license is required, until the license expires.

Learner license has the following conditions: May operate a vehicle only between the hours of 6 AM and 7 PM. After three months from issuance, drivers with a learner's license may operate a vehicle from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a licensed driver, 21 years or older occupying the closest seat to right of the driver.
At least 21 year old accompanying licensed driver occupying the closest seat to right of the driver.
Does not allow for the operation of a motorcycle.
16 year olds cannot drive from 11 PM to 6 AM unless accompanied by 21 year old licensed driver or driving to and from work.
17 year olds cannot drive from 1 AM to 5 AM unless accompanied by 21 year old licensed driver or driving to and from work.
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Motorcycles

For those authorized to operate motorcycle, the following abbreviation will appear on the front of the driver license under the expiration date: MTCY ALSO or MTCY ONLY Back

CDL Exemptions

The following persons are exempt from the requirements to obtain a commercial driver license:

Drivers of authorized emergency vehicles that are equipped with extraordinary audible warning devices that display red or blue lights and are on call to respond to emergencies;or Military personnel driving military vehicles; or Farmers transporting farm supplies or farm machinery, or transporting agricultural products to or from the first place of storage or processing or directly to or from market, within 150 miles of their farm; or

Drivers of recreational vehicles used for recreational purposes; or Drivers who operate straight trucks (single units) that are exclusively transporting their own tangible personal property which is not for sale.

An employee of a publicly owned transit system who is limited to moving vehicles for maintenance or parking purposes exclusively within the restricted-access confines of a transit system's property.
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Restrictions
A. Corrective Lenses P. Probation-Interlock Device
B. Outside Rearview Mirror S. Other Restrictions
C. Business Purposes T. No Passengers
D. Employment Purposes X. Medical Alert Bracelet
E. Daylight Driving Only Y. Education Purposes
F. Automatic Transmission 1. Vehicles Without Airbrakes
G. Power Steering 2. (CDL) Intrastate Only
I. Directional Signals 3. (CDL) Bus Only
J. Grip on Steering Wheel 4. CMV K. Hearing Aid 5. No Tractor/Trailers L. Seat Cushion 6. No Class A Passenger Vehicle M. Hand Control or Pedal Extension 7. No Class B Passenger Vehicle N. Left Foot Accelerator

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Endorsements
H. Any vehicle used to transport hazardous materials in placardable amounts.

N. A tank vehicle designed to transport any liquid or gaseous material with designed capacity of 1,000 gallons or more.
 P. Any vehicles, public or private, designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver.

T. Combination vehicles with double/triple trailers

X. Any tank vehicle used to transport placardable amounts of hazardous materials.

F. Farm CMV*

E. Emergency CMV*

* A resident operating a CMV who is exempt (farmers/emergency vehicle operators) must hold a Class D license with this endorsement to operate the type vehicle for which the exemption is granted, unless the operator holds a valid Florida Chauffeur license.

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Additional Information

All CLASS A, B, C licenses issued by the 50 states will have their:

"CDL" or

"Commercial Driver License" on the front of the license. All CMV drivers, nationwide, must possess the appropriate class of license, issued by their state of residency, on or after April 1, 1992.
Acronyms/Abbreviations

CDL= Commercial Driver License
CMV= Commercial Motor Vehicle
GVWR= Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
LBS.= Pounds

MTCY ALSO= Motorcycle Also
MTCY ONLY= Motorcycle Only

Florida License

Reply #1 –
Yahoo Message Number: 10412
For those who do not want to wade through the regs in the previous post....unless I am missing something it clearly states that in the State of Florida a CDL Class B is required for anyone driving a vehicle weighting 26001 lbs.....UNLESS that vehicle is an RV used for recreational purposes, in which case it is exempt from this rule. FT or PT still used for recreational purposes. But what if one drove an RV from show to show as a vendor?

Joe Cronin 95 Magna soon to have 2003

Re: Florida License

Reply #2 –
Yahoo Message Number: 10413
Thant's the way I read it. Interestingly enough the FMCA page lists a Class D as being required but the exemption is pretty clear.

Dave

'98 Allure #30187

Quote from: jcronin3366

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Reply #3 –
Yahoo Message Number: 10416
As I have been informed, anytime you take the RV out of it's designation such as driving from show to show, or delivering from the factory, etc, you are subject to ICC requirements including licensing.
I have spoken with a couple of guys that drive vehicles for owners. They ignore the rules but technically they are subject to licensing requirements including stopping at Port Of Entry because the purpose of their trip is for hire, not personal RV usage hence the need for licensing.
Notice that the signs at POE's says "unlicensed vehicles must stop". Drivers who deliver new RV's should be stopping, by law. That would include show coaches, but I bet the majority of the drivers working for the factory don't do so.
The rest of us: Pedal to the metal! (Under the posted limit, of course)

Larry
Intrigue
10762

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Reply #4 –
Yahoo Message Number: 10419
Quote from: Larry Hanson
> > Notice that the signs at POE's says "unlicensed vehicles must stop".
Drivers who deliver new RV's should be stopping, by law. That would include show coaches, but I bet the majority of the drivers working for the factory don't do so.



I talked to a driver who delivers coaches. They have to stop at most POEs because they need an over width permit. Almost all coaches are 102" which is legal but the awning makes actually over 102 thus the need for the permit. She said the fine was almost $400 for ignoring the permit. Not sure what states require them but thought it was interesting as they don't bother private coaches.

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Reply #5 –
Yahoo Message Number: 10431
Are you open to a different interpretation of Florida law?

Yes, I agree that the law states that RVs are exempt from requiring a CDL (emphasis on the C). That means that RV owners don't need a COMMERCIAL drivers license. That makes sense since it is not a commercial vehicle.

BUT, here's the catch...

Most states are now requiring a special license (of the NON- COMMERCIAL variety) for all RV's exceeding 26,000 lbs. That's the point that Ree was pointing out about Texas.

These law changes are so new that finding a knowledgeable person is very difficult. Then, one must be very careful to ask the right question. Asking "if I need a CDL to drive an RV" won't likely get the correct answer. A better question might be "what kind of license do I need to drive a 42' motorhome exceeding 26,000 pounds"?

So, interpreting the FL web info... Maybe the Class D drivers license is Florida's new requirement for all RV's exceeding 26,000 lbs?

Regards,

Bob Kumza

Quote from: tandemsince83
> Thant's the way I read it. Interestingly enough the FMCA page

lists a

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Class D as being required but the exemption is pretty clear.

Dave

'98 Allure #30187

[quote author=jcronin3366"

> For those who do not want to wade through the regs in the

previous

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post....unless I am missing something it clearly states that in

the

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State of Florida a CDL Class B is required for anyone driving a > > vehicle weighting 26001 lbs.....UNLESS that vehicle is an RV

used

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for recreational purposes, in which case it is exempt from this > > rule. FT or PT still used for recreational purposes. But what

if

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Reply #6 –
Yahoo Message Number: 10448
I called Tallahassee and my local office in Pensacola, both state no special license is required for a private motorhome regardless of size or weight. I have check with everyone and every office including the Fl Highway Patrol and all say the thing. I asked the question, described the situation and got the same answer everytime.

John Bicknas

97 Magna 5416
 

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Reply #7 –
Yahoo Message Number: 10463
Dave,

I went to motor vehicles in person to check out the law and RVs are exempt from CDLS etc. Class E licence is only thing required. Class E is for a car. I advise everyone to check this in person, most people don't ask the right questions when they call DMV. In SC it took me 3 DMV agents and one hour to get a copy of the regulation.

Bill G. 2001 Magna #5998