From: Hutterer, John - Deltec (john.hutterer@deltec.com)
Date: Wed May 15 2002 - 05:14:41 PDT
Paul,
Something else to keep in mind. If you have an M543A2 (5 ton wrecker) and
are using it to tow another vehicle, you are probably at the point where you
need a class A license. You would also want to check with your insurance
company to make sure that you are covered to use it to tow other vehicles.
John
-----Original Message-----
From: Jim Newton [mailto:jnewton@laurel.com]
Sent: Tuesday, May 14, 2002 9:04 PM
To: mil-veh@mil-veh.org
Subject: Re: [MV] License required in Ca?
Hi Paul...
>Does anybody know what class of license is required in California to
>operate a Deuce and a half? Or an M543A2 ? My read of the manuals at
>the DMV half a year ago indicated a Class B license was needed... ?
The basic answer is "yes", you do need a Class B to operate an M35A2.
In my case, since mine is more than 25 years old (1971) and it is
registered as a Historic Vehicle, DMV says I cannot take the Class B
driving test in this vehicle because it is technically a car. To me,
this means if I can't take my Class B test in it, I don't need a Class
B to drive it either.
It is a loophole that has specifically been addressed in other states
with laws that exempt registered historic vehicles from special
license requirements for the driver.
If your deuce is not registered as a historic vehicle, then you
probably have to pay road tax each year since it is classified as a
commercial vehicle. In this case you would definitely need a Class B.
You should do what you think is right.
--Jim "Ike" Newton
o 1984 M1007 CUCV Military Suburban 6.2 Liter Turbo-Diesel Engine 5/4 Ton Cargo Capacity, 4WD
o 1971 M35A2 Military Troop/Cargo Truck "Deuce and a Half" 478 Cubic Inch Turbo-Diesel Multi-Fuel Engine Air Shift Front Axle 2 1/2 Ton Cargo Capacity, 6WD
See them at: http://www.CUCV.net
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