But the good news is you do not need a special license to drive an RV in this state- Florida Fla. Making sure is a great way to avoid being sorry if you do not double-check and drive in the wrong state. Alabama is like Florida. You do not need a special license to drive an RV. If you want to look up the statute, here it is- Alabama Ala. Most RVs are of the lower classes which means you may not be driving anywhere close to the 26,pound weight limit.
Even Class A RVs do not all reach or pass that restriction. If you want to enjoy those great Texas bar-b-ques, you may have to have a special license to drive in their state. The state requires its citizens to have a special license to operate an RV. But since that 26,pound limit seems pretty much across the board, it is doubtful you will need a special license if you are from out of state.
This state joins the ranks of those which do not require a special license to drive an RV. This may be because there are so many snowbirds that flock to the state in the winter. If you want, you can read the statute here- Arizona Ark. One of the items that help make a difference in licensing is if you are using your RV for private or commercial use.
These classifications will determine if you need to upgrade your license or not. This state follows Arizona into that non-special license classification. The Colorado Colo. But the secret to maintaining this freedom is to make sure you and your fellow RV owners keep their driving records clean.
Nothing changes a law faster than bad driving habits. Three in a row. Here is another state where you do not need to upgrade your license and get special permission to drive an RV. Being the home to about 6 or more Interstates may have had some influence on the Georgia legislature.
A lot of RVs and tourist dollars pass through the state on those interstates. And you would think this should be home since Illinois is the capital of RV manufacturing. Not having to worry about upgrading your license allows you to concentrate on driving and not losing more money to hidden fees and costs. You want to keep your mind on the road and not if you met all the requirements to drive an RV. The good news is you can go back there because you do not need a special RV license to drive your favorite holiday rig.
The mid-west does not have a lot of hills either making driving your rig a lot more fun. Our track record is still going strong. This is another state where you do not need a special license to drive an RV. The thing about Idaho, you need to be fairly experienced driver to manage and navigate all the mountain roads that the state has in its northern and western regions.
The eastern part of the state is pretty tame though. Our string is broken as Kansas does require a special license. These upgrades should not be that hard to obtain. If you have a clean driving record the requirements should not be a problem. Just check with the Kansas DMV to see what requirements you need to meet and pass before you get permission to drive an RV. In fact, Kansas is only one of 8 states who do.
We are back on track once again as Louisiana is not one of those 8 states. Enjoy that Cajun cooking as you drive in the state. That is one of the best things about RV life.
You get to experience different cultures within your own country. But it does require you to have a special license. Talk to your DMV officials or state highway patrol to make sure you get the correct information on what you have to do to obtain that special license.
The only thing you need to be wary of and guard against is that you do not gamble your special license money away. You can go to those Ohio State Buckeye tailgate parties in style and cook yourself up a feast before the game. Just make sure you do not drink before you drive RVs are not exempt from drinking or open container laws.
Here is their statute laying the law out for you Ohio Ohio Rev. This state follows Nevada in its RV license department. You need a special license to operate an RV within their borders, for residents for sure. The good news is that you do not need a CDL. The best way to stay out of trouble is to make sure you abide by the rules of the State and country you are in.
Tennessee is a free state as well. That makes living in this country music state a lot easier, especially if you are not fond of country music. Tennessee T. As you drive through the state, just put that hard classic rock station on to drown out that country twang and relax as you drive. This is the final state that we will look at in this article. Just as each state has its own rules governing RV operation, so do different countries. When you plan on crossing the northern order be prepared to face a few different rules than what you have followed in America.
Also, in Canada you may have to be above the age of 25 to drive and rent an RV in that great nation. If you want to rent an RV in Canada, you need to have a standard valid license in Latin lettering. The license is also supposed to be older than 1 year The class of the license can be a standard one that you use in your home state. You do not need an international license to drive in Canada, either for a regular car or your RV.
Your current American license that allows you to drive an RV in America is enough. Ontario has recently revised its driving license rules and has created a separate license just for RVs. A class A license gives you permission to drive any vehicle weighing over 10, pounds. For reference, the average Class B RV weighs between 6, and 8, pounds, while a Class C vehicle typically weighs between 10, and 12, pounds. Class A vehicles can weigh anywhere from 13, to 30, pounds.
In other words, for most kinds of RVs and campers, you do not need a special license. To make it easy to find the information you need, we broke down the rules, state-by-state. Note: This article was updated in January We have done our best to ensure that the information is accurate, but state laws, rules and regulations are subject to change. We highly recommend that you check with your local DMV to confirm the details below before buying, renting or driving any RV.
What is a special license? Broadly speaking, there are two types of special licenses: a commercial and non-commercial license. Some states require you to have a non-commercial special license in order to drive a recreational vehicle over a certain length or weight. Where possible, we have provided links to the relevant state laws where the exemption for recreational vehicles can be found.
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