I was wondering if you need a special licsense to drive the bigger RVs?
Delaine and Lindy said
04:52 PM Oct 6, 2009
Some States do require a different Lic to operate the Big Rigs. But most States respect other State Laws. GBY.....
igotjam said
04:53 PM Oct 6, 2009
Depends on the state or province you are licensed in.
Luvglass said
05:49 PM Oct 6, 2009
I believe that a regular drivers license is good just about anywhere, but you should inquire in the state you will be licensed in.
That is the only state that matters. All other states will recognize that license.
Colorado_Kid said
12:56 PM Oct 10, 2009
Thanks for the replies.
EelKat said
01:47 PM Jul 8, 2011
Colorado_Kid wrote:
I was wondering if you need a special licsense to drive the bigger RVs?
I went to my local DMV office (in Maine) and asked them. They told me that the big coach style RVs require a "Class A school bus license", which they also said was a semi-truck driver's license only allowed for carrying passengers inaddition to driving a big rig. They also told me that ANY sized RV which sleeps over 8 people requires a Class B "taxi" driver's license, regardless of the size of the RV.
What other states say about it, I don't know, but it seems that in Maine at least you need a special license for some motorhomes.
Racerguy said
03:23 PM Jul 8, 2011
Eelkat,First of all welcome to the forum but in case you didn't notice there is a date on each post and the last comment was 2 years ago.To keep things relavent it is best to post on the more recent ones.
Bill Adams said
04:34 PM Jul 8, 2011
This is pretty much the best source for drivers license information that I am aware of: http://changingears.com/rv-sec-state-rv-license.shtml According to this site there are no special licenses required to drive an RV in Maine.
-- Edited by Bill Adams on Friday 8th of July 2011 04:35:21 PM
Terry said
12:00 PM Jul 12, 2011
Hi Colorado Kid,
Driver's License requirements very greatly from State to state, or province to province.
I drive a 40 foot motorhome towing a Honda CR-V. The requirements in Saskatchewan. Canada to legally drive this combo is a regular driver's license with the added endorsement on an 'Air Brake Ticket' as the motorhome has air brakes.
I took a course from a driving school for semi's. This was 3 hours of classroom teaching, a 15 minute exam and a trip out to the parking lot to show the instructor that I knew the required information on the driving school's semi. ( I moved the semi 6 inches). This course only allows me to operate a vehicle with air brakes, this is only part of a semi license.
Please also note in Saskatchewan anything towed over 1,000 lbs must have a breaking system. I use a Brake Buddy.
In Saskatchewan if you choose a 5th wheel setup you are fine with a regular driver's license until the towed weight exceeds 4,500Kg (Aprox. 10,500lbs). Then you need a 1A endorsement on your drivers license. This is almost the same as a semi license with the legal requirement an annual doctor physical.
You must check you local state or provincial licensing to be sure you are legal. To my knowledge as long as you are legally entitled to drive your rig in your home province or state you are OK to drive in Canada and USA.
Regards,
Terry Meyers
3907 2005 KSDP with a 2006 Honda CR-V and a Suzuki 400 Bergman.
I went to my local DMV office (in Maine) and asked them. They told me that the big coach style RVs require a "Class A school bus license", which they also said was a semi-truck driver's license only allowed for carrying passengers inaddition to driving a big rig. They also told me that ANY sized RV which sleeps over 8 people requires a Class B "taxi" driver's license, regardless of the size of the RV.
What other states say about it, I don't know, but it seems that in Maine at least you need a special license for some motorhomes.
Eelkat,First of all welcome to the forum but in case you didn't notice there is a date on each post and the last comment was 2 years ago.To keep things relavent it is best to post on the more recent ones.
This is pretty much the best source for drivers license information that I am aware of:
http://changingears.com/rv-sec-state-rv-license.shtml
According to this site there are no special licenses required to drive an RV in Maine.
-- Edited by Bill Adams on Friday 8th of July 2011 04:35:21 PM
Hi Colorado Kid,
Driver's License requirements very greatly from State to state, or province to province.
I drive a 40 foot motorhome towing a Honda CR-V. The requirements in Saskatchewan. Canada to legally drive this combo is a regular driver's license with the added endorsement on an 'Air Brake Ticket' as the motorhome has air brakes.
I took a course from a driving school for semi's. This was 3 hours of classroom teaching, a 15 minute exam and a trip out to the parking lot to show the instructor that I knew the required information on the driving school's semi. ( I moved the semi 6 inches). This course only allows me to operate a vehicle with air brakes, this is only part of a semi license.
Please also note in Saskatchewan anything towed over 1,000 lbs must have a breaking system. I use a Brake Buddy.
In Saskatchewan if you choose a 5th wheel setup you are fine with a regular driver's license until the towed weight exceeds 4,500Kg (Aprox. 10,500lbs). Then you need a 1A endorsement on your drivers license. This is almost the same as a semi license with the legal requirement an annual doctor physical.
You must check you local state or provincial licensing to be sure you are legal. To my knowledge as long as you are legally entitled to drive your rig in your home province or state you are OK to drive in Canada and USA.
Regards,
Terry Meyers
3907 2005 KSDP with a 2006 Honda CR-V and a Suzuki 400 Bergman.