Well, if someone is investigating this, PLEASE find out if there is a way for you to drive your rig to the test without the possibility of it being seized because you drove it with an inadequate license. That has been the "Catch 22" of the Non-commercial Class A. Also, what happens to your rig if you possibly fail the test? Where do you come up with a Class A driver to get it home?
Will this cause the big 5th wheel dealers to start informing customers of the DMV license requirement BEFORE completing the sale? I think that should be required by law, as the customer would be breaking the law by towing the rig home (although they would need the rig for the driving test).
I think if the state wants us to all become legal, it should give a year's amnesty to let existing owners get to the test site worry-free.
More incentive to set up residency in another state.
Yes, the law states a Class C endorsement or non-commercial class A, based on weight. This is not a new law. It has been on the books for quite some time, just rarely enforced. Most LEO's are not familiar with the law and most people do not have the proper licensing. But, ignorance is not a good defense.
I have heard they are cracking down a little bit more if your lifted 3/4 ton is pulling a triple axle 45' overloaded trailer doing 75!
Yes, it is a "Catch-22" and no, DMV doesn't care that it is. When you arrive for the behind the wheel portion,
they will ask to see the licensed driver! I had a friend of mine with a commercial class A accompany me (twice...I failed the first time).
Even the DMV workers are not familiar with the process. I had to tell them it is for NON-COMMERCIAL. I finally got this through to the lady administering the written test. The behind the wheel also has a non-commercial version. The guys doing the behind the wheel test don't seem to know this either. I failed the first time because the test administrator required I complete the commercial behind the wheel. I was not prepared for that. I practiced and got prepared, then the second time I was given the non-commercial! Passed with flying colors.
I can go into more detail if you would like, or you can PM me for more info.
Thanks,
Jeff