Texas RV Drivers License

[Don Bradner]

It is certainly not new in Texas, and other states have similar laws. Each apply
only to those licensed in that state.

If you were California-licensed you would be in a similar boat, but not because
of weight - your length over-40 would trigger a license requirement. With my
47,600 GVWR but only 40 feet I don't need such a license as a California
resident.

Don Bradner
90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
My location: http://www.bbirdmaps.com/user2.cfm?user=1

On 3/30/2009 at 4:32 PM Wallace Craig wrote:

>In the April issue of FMCA magazine at page 70 there is a brief article
>that purports to set forth that motorhomes weighing in excess of 26,000
>requires that the operator have a Texas Class B noncommercial license.  It
>requires a written and driving test and cost $10.  Normally, one might
>entertain the idea of simply taking ones chances; however I am concerned
>about the legal ramifications on ones libality insurance coverage.  I can
>imagine that an insurance carried would take the position that the vehicle
>was being operated without a  proper license and that such is a violation
>of the policy terms and would void the policy.  I am unaware of the case
>law (if any) in Texas on this issue but would not care to test the law
>with the insurance carrier in case of an accident. A spokesperson for the
>Texas DPS   states that the test must be in the class vehicle they would
>like to drive.  Ernie, this may mean that several of us need to get
>together an
> go at once in a texas lic coach. 
> 
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