Re: [MV] 2.5 versuses 5 ton trucks - CDLs

From: Ryan Gill (rmgill@mindspring.com)
Date: Wed Jun 09 2004 - 10:30:36 PDT


At 12:06 PM -0500 6/9/04, Vernon Tuck wrote:
>
>However, other sections of the book seem to contradict this. One place says
>it's a criminal offense to drive a commercial vehicle without a CDL,
>sanctioned by jail time and/or a fine of up to $5,000. Then, it goes on to
>DEFINE a "commercial vehicle" as one with a gross weight capacity of more
>than 26,000 lbs.

Ahh, but the definition of Recreational Vehicle is the sticking
point. What does a given state define it as.

>In light of this, it MIGHT serve you well to get clarification from the
>director of the DMV of your state in the form of a letter. If you can get
>'em to do it that should provide you with an adequate defense to
>prosecution.

I'm currently fighting that battle right now.

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