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Timestamp: 2019-04-20 21:04:01+00:00

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There is a federal requirement that each state have minimum standards for the licensing of commercial drivers.
The California Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Program was enacted to improve traffic safety on our roadways. As a result, California has developed licensing and testing requirements for drivers of commercial vehicles that equals or exceeds federal standards.
This handbook provides driver license (DL) testing information for drivers who wish to have a commercial learner's permit (CLP)/commercial driver license (CDL). This handbook does NOT provide information on all the federal and state requirements needed before you can drive a commercial motor vehicle (CMV).
Any single vehicle with a GVWR less than 26,000 pounds which is designed, used, or maintained to transport more than 10 passengers including the driver.
A combination vehicle with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 or more pounds, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds.
Any vehicle that tows more than 1 vehicle or a trailer bus.
Any size vehicle which requires hazardous material (HazMat) placards or carries material listed as a select agent or toxin in Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), Title 42, Part 73.
Transports hazardous wastes (California Health and Safety Code (CHSC) §§25115 and 25117).
Federal regulations through the Department of Homeland Security require a background check and fingerprinting for the hazardous materials endorsement.
Note: Employees of school districts, private schools, community colleges, and California State Universities who operate 15-passenger vans must have a CDL with a passenger transport vehicle (PV) endorsement. A 15-passenger van is a van manufactured to accommodate 15 passengers, including the driver, or a van "designed" to carry 15 passengers, including the driver, even if seats have been removed to accommodate fewer than 15 passengers (California Vehicle Code (CVC) §§233 and 15278).
May apply for a CLP, but must hold a California DL prior to issuance of a CLP. The DL must be carried to validate the CLP (CFR, Title 49 §§383.5, 383.25).
May drive for hire within California if you are18 years of age or older and do not engage in interstate commerce activities.
Must be at least 21 years old to drive a commercial vehicle engaged in interstate commerce or to transport hazardous materials or wastes (intrastate or interstate commerce) (CVC §12515).
A Completed Commercial Driver License Application (DL 44C) form. Signing this form means you agree to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol or drug content of your blood. If you refuse to sign this form, Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will not issue or renew your driver license.
An Approved Medical Examination Report Form (MER). A valid (original or copy) federal MER MCSA-5875 form and Medical Examiner’s Certificate Form, (MEC) MCSA-5876 completed by a United States (U.S.) licensed doctor of medicine (M.D.), licensed doctor of osteopathy (D.O.), licensed physician's assistant (P.A.), registered advanced practice nurse (APN), or licensed doctor of chiropractic when you apply for a DL or learner's permit. Drivers who hold certificates to drive school buses, School Pupil Activity Bus Certificate (SPAB), youth buses, General Public Paratransit Vehicle (GPPV), or farm labor vehicles must have their medical examinations given by doctors of medicine, licensed physician's assistant, registered advanced practice nurse, or a chiropractor who is listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (CVC §12517.2).
A medical report dated within the last 2 years is required for any CDL application and then every 2 years after that.
Note: Do not mail your medical report to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Completed MER and MEC forms may be taken to a DMV field office or mailed directly to DMV for updating. Mail the MER and MEC to the address below at least 4 weeks prior to the expiration of your previous medical or your privilege to drive CMVs may become invalid.
Interstate commercial drivers must have their medical examination performed by a certified medical examiner listed on the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners. The National Registry lists medical examiners that have been trained, tested, and certified on the medical standards in the FMCSA regulations to perform medical examinations on CMV drivers. A list of certified medical examiners may be found on the National Registry website at: https://nationalregistry.fmcsa.dot.gov.
Medical examiners will provide CMV drivers a federal MEC. Drivers may be given a citation for driving out of class if their medical certificate expires and may also be removed from their vehicle by a law enforcement officer.
Commercial drivers who operate in interstate commerce are no longer required to carry the medical examiner’s certificate for more than 15 days after the date it was issued (by the medical examiner) as valid proof of medical certification (CFR, Title 49 §391.41(a)(2)(i)).
If you must have a CDL as part of your job, your employer shall pay the cost of the medical examination unless your examination was taken before you applied for the job (California Labor Code §231).
— May not transport passengers commercially or transport materials which require placards (CVC §27903).
— May not drive in interstate commerce.
An Acceptable Birth Date/Legal Presence (BD/ LP) Document. All applicants for an original CLP/CDL must submit proof of legal presence in the U.S. as authorized under federal law. If the name on your BD/LP document is different from the name on your CDL application, you must also bring in an acceptable true full name document. Your true full name, as shown on your BD/LP document, will appear on your CLP/CDL. An acceptable BD/LP or true full name document is one produced by an issuing authority (i.e., county, state, etc.). This document is a certified copy of the original (the original is always retained by the issuing authority) and will contain an impressed seal or an original stamped impression. The certified copy will be returned to you. If you make a copy of the certified copy, DMV will not accept it for BD/ LP verification.
IMPORTANT: Effective May 10, 2017, pursuant to federal regulations, CLP/CDL applicants and CDL holders renewing, upgrading, or transferring his/her CDL will be required to submit proof of citizenship and residency (domicile). For more information concerning these new requirements, visit dmv.ca.gov or call 1-800-777-0133.
Your Social Security Card (cannot be laminated), Medicare card, or U.S. Armed Forces active, retired, reserve ID or DD2 form for an original CDL. The document must contain your name and social security number (SSN). Your SSN will be verified with the Social Security Administration while you are in the office.
A Certificate of Driving Skill (DL 170 ETP) if your employer is authorized by DMV to issue such certificates. Both you and your employer sign this form.
The Applicable Fee. This fee is good for 12 months from the application date. The CLP is good for a maximum of 180 days and you may renew for an additional 180 days without retaking the knowledge tests, provided the expiration date of the CLP does not exceed a period of 1-year from the application date. Scores for passed segments of the skills test are only valid during the initial issuance (first 180 days) of the CLP. Passed segments of the skills test (vehicle inspection, basic control skills, and road test) must be retaken if the CLP is renewed.
You are allowed 3 attempts to pass the knowledge test(s) and a total of 3 attempts to pass the entire skills test on a single application. If you fail any segment of the skills tests (vehicle inspection, basic control skills, or road test), it will count as 1 failure towards the maximum 3 attempts you are allowed. Example: Failing the vehicle inspection, basic control skills, and road test counts as a 3-time failure (or any failure combination equaling 3). However, if you are required to take the skills test for separate types of vehicles (Class A or passenger transport vehicle), you are allowed 3 skills test attempts for the Class A vehicle and 3 skills test attempts for the passenger transport vehicle. If you fail the basic skills test or the road test, there will be a retest fee charged upon your return to take the subsequent test.
Fees subject to legislative change each January 1.
Will not be issued to an applicant until he/she has obtained a valid California DL, which at a minimum, allows the applicant to operate noncommercial Class C motor vehicles. A temporary California DL is acceptable.
Will be valid for a maximum of 180 days from the date of issuance and may be renewed for up to an additional 180 days, provided the CLP expiration date does not exceed a period of 1-year from the initial application date.
Holder must wait a minimum of 14 days after initial CLP issuance to be eligible to take the skills test. The 14-day waiting period applies to classification upgrades and endorsement/restriction changes that require a skills test.
Holder must be accompanied by a CDL holder while operating a CMV. The CDL holder must possess the appropriate class license and endorsements necessary to operate the CMV.
Holder must surrender his/her CLP and DL to DMV prior to being issued a CDL.
Be a California resident before applying for a California CLP/CDL.
Disclose all states in which they were previously licensed during the past 10 years and surrender all out-of-state DLs(current or expired), if any.
Certify that they do not have a DL from more than 1 state or country.
Notify their home state DMV of any conviction which occurred in other states within 30 days of the conviction.
Notify their employer of any conviction within 30 days of the conviction using the Report of Out-of-State Traffic Conviction by a Commercial Driver (DL 535) form.
Notify their employer of any revocation, suspension, cancellation, or disqualification before the end of the business day following the action.
Give their employer a 10-year employment history of commercial driving, if applying for a job as a driver.
For latest commercial driver licensing offices, go to www.dmv.ca.gov.
A special endorsement is also required to drive the following types of vehicles. The endorsement shows as a single letter on the DL.
Placarded or marked vehicles transporting hazardous materials or wastes—(H).
Tank vehicles (including a cement truck)—(N).
Persons operating a vehicle in an emergency situation at the direction of a peace officer.
Drivers who tow a fifth-wheel travel trailer over 15,000 pounds GVWR or a trailer coach over 10,000 pounds GVWR, when the towing is not for compensation. Drivers must have a noncommercial Class A license.
Drivers of housecars over 40 feet but not over 45 feet, with endorsement.
Implement of husbandry operators who are not required to have a DL.
Special certificates may sometimes be required in addition to a CDL, depending on the type of vehicle or load you carry.
Note: It is unlawful to drive a school bus or transit vehicle while using a wireless (cell) telephone for non-work purposes. Emergency calls to law enforcement, a health care provider, a fire department, or other emergency services are permitted.
Ambulance Driver Certificate—required for driving an ambulance used commercially in emergency service (CVC §2512). Persons who have an ambulance driver certificate must submit a copy of the MER and MEC forms to DMV every 2 years.
Person is at least 21 years of age.
Person is employed in an agricultural operation.
Load is not being transported for compensation.
Vehicle is owned or leased by a farmer.
Person has completed a HAM program approved by the CHP. Although the person who qualifies for a HAM is not required to have a CDL, commercial motor vehicle penalties and sanctions will apply.
Person submits to DMV every 2 years a copy of the MER and MEC or Health Questionnaire (DL 546) form(s).
Person operates a vehicle which is an implement of husbandry or requires a Class C license and does not exceed 50 miles from one point to another.
Verification of Transit Training (VTT) Document—requires drivers of transit bus vehicles to comply with specified training requirements. Transit bus vehicles provide the public with regularly scheduled transportation for which a fare is charged (does not include general public paratransit vehicles). Drivers who have a school bus driver certificate or school pupil activity bus certificate do not need a VTT.
A vehicle which carries not more than 24 persons, including the driver, and provides local transportation to the general public (e.g., Dial-A-Ride) (CVC §§336 and 12523.5).
Pupils at or below the 12th grade level to or from a public or private school or school activity.
Vehicles used in the exclusive transportation of disabled persons.
School Bus Driver Certificate*— required of any person who drives a bus for any school district or other party carrying public or private pupils (CVC §§545, 12517, 12522, 34500, 34501.5). A school bus driver must also have a school bus (S) endorsement on his/her CDL. School bus drivers 65 years of age and older must submit annual MER and MEC forms to DMV (CVC §12517.2).
School Pupil Activity Bus Certificate (SPAB)*— required of any person who drives a bus for any school district or any other party carrying public or private pupils for school-related activities (CVC §§546 and 12517).
Farm Labor Vehicle Certificate*— required for any person who drives farm labor trucks and buses (CVC §§322 and 12519).
Note: The driver and all passengers in a farm labor vehicle are required to use seat belts.
Youth Bus Certificate*— required to operate any bus, other than a school bus, which carries not more than 16 children and the driver to or from a school, to an organized non-school related activity, or to and from home (additional CHP training required) (CVC §§680 and 12523).
Tow Truck Driver Certificate*— required for drivers in emergency road service organizations that provide freeway service patrol operations pursuant to an agreement or who contract with a specified public transportation planning entity (traffic commission).
Vehicle for Developmentally Disabled Persons (VDDP)*— required to operate a vehicle for a business or nonprofit organization or agency whose primary job is to transport for hire persons with developmental disabilities (California Welfare and Institutions Code §4512(A) and CVC §12523.6).
*Drivers subject to commercial driver sanctions.
You may not drive a CMV if you are disqualified for any reason.
Driving a CMV if your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is .04 percent or higher.
Driving a CMV when your CDL is suspended/ revoked.
You will lose your CDL for at least 3 years if the offense occurs while you are operating a CMV that is placarded for hazardous materials.
You will be put out-of-service for 24 hours if you have any detectable amount of alcohol under .04 percent.
To get a CDL, you must pass knowledge and skills tests. This handbook will help you pass the tests. This handbook is not a substitute for a truck driver training class or program. Formal training is the most reliable way to learn the many special skills required for safely driving a large commercial vehicle and becoming a professional driver in the trucking industry. Figure 1.1 helps you determine if you need a CDL.
The combination vehicles test, required if you want to drive combination vehicles.
The hazardous materials test, required if you want to haul hazardous materials as defined in CFR, Title 49 §383.5. In order to obtain this endorsement, you are also required to pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check.
The tank vehicle test, required if you want to haul any liquid or gaseous materials in a tank or tanks having an individual rated capacity of more than 119 gallons and an aggregate rated capacity of 1,000 gallons or more that is either permanently or temporarily attached to the vehicle or chassis.
Note: Allow for 2-3 hours if taking all tests. Your knowledge and/or endorsement test(s) will not be returned to you.
You may take the knowledge test at any DMV field office. Office hours vary. Go online at www.dmv.ca.gov or call 1-800-777-0133 to make an appointment.
The use of testing aids is strictly prohibited during the knowledge test. This includes, but is not limited to: the California Commercial Driver Handbook, cheat sheets, or electronic communication devices such as a cell phone, hand-held computer, etc.
If any testing aid(s) or a substitute test taker is used during the knowledge test, the knowledge test will be marked as a "failure." An action may also be taken by DMV against your driving privilege or the driving privilege of anyone else who assists the applicant in the examination process.
During the vehicle inspection test, formerly known as pre-trip, DMV does not allow the use of testing aids, other than the vehicle inspection guide (Section 11) in this handbook. If you are caught using anything other than the inspection guide, the commercial skills test will be marked as a failure. The use of electronic devices, such as cell phones, blue tooth, CB radios, etc., is prohibited during the commercial skills test. Also, people waiting in the testing vicinity are prohibited from using hand signals and shouting instructions. If this occurs, the test will be discontinued and be marked as a commercial skills test failure. If markings are found on the vehicle being used for the test to help with passing the vehicle inspection or basic control skills test, formerly known as skills test, including but not limited to: writing on the vehicle, tape, paint markings that do not appear like they belong, or markings on the curbs, walls, or trees that would help the applicant maneuver the vehicle for the basic control skills test, the test will be discontinued and marked as a failure.
If you pass the required knowledge test(s), you can take the CDL skills tests. There are 3 types of general skills that will be tested: vehicle inspection, basic control skills, and road test. formerly known as drive test. You must take these tests in the type of vehicle for which you wish to be licensed. Any vehicle that has components marked or labeled cannot be used for the vehicle inspection test. All skills test must be conducted in English.
Vehicle Inspection Test. You will be tested to see if you know whether your vehicle is safe to drive. You will be asked to do a vehicle inspection and explain to the examiner what you would inspect and why. This test takes approximately 40 minutes. If you do not pass the vehicle inspection test, the other tests will be postponed. There is no additional fee for retaking the vehicle inspection test on the same application. See Section 11 for vehicle inspection test information.
Basic Control Skills Test. You will be tested on your skill to control the vehicle. You will be asked to move your vehicle forward, backward, and turn it within a defined area. These areas may be marked with traffic lanes, cones, barriers, or something similar. The examiner will tell you how each control test is to be done. You will be scored on your ability to properly perform each exercise. This test takes approximately 30 minutes. Failure of any skill test ends the test. A retest fee is due for each basic control skills retest. See Section 12 for skill test information.
Road Test. You will be tested on your skill to safely drive your vehicle in a variety of traffic situations on a DMV-specified route. The situations may include left and right turns, intersections, railroad crossings, curves, up and down grades, single or multi-lane roads, streets, or highways. The examiner will tell you where to drive. The test takes approximately 45–60 minutes. If you fail the road test, a retest fee is charged for each additional road test. See Section 13 for road test information.
To remove a restriction placed on your license because of vehicle size or equipment.
To add a "P" or "S" endorsement.
To renew a CDL expired for more than 2 years.
If you have a California CLP and have completed your CDL training and CDL skills test (vehicle inspection, basic control skills, and road test) in another state, the results will be sent electronically from the state you were tested in to the California DMV. You will need to go to a DMV CDL office (see page 1-5) to finalize your CDL application. Failure to return to a DMV CDL office may result in your application expiring.
Your CDL will be restricted to the type of vehicle you use for the driving test. For example, if your test vehicle does not have air brakes, you will be restricted to driving vehicles without air brakes. If your passenger transport vehicle carries 15 persons or less including the driver, you will be restricted to driving a small size bus.
The Troops to Trucks program allows DMV to waive the CDL skills test for qualified military service members who are, or were employed within the last year, in a military position requiring the operation of a military motor vehicle equivalent to a CMV on public roads and highways. Qualified applicants must submit a completed CDL Certification for Military Waiver of CDL Driving Test (DL 963) form, and a Commanding Officer's Certification of Driving Experience (DL 964) form, in addition to any other documents required to apply for a CDL.
These forms may be downloaded from the DMV website. Active duty members will need to show their military ID, while veterans will need to provide a DD214–Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, showing their discharge was within the last year.
Note: The CDL skills test will not be waived for a school bus and/or passenger endorsement.
Figure 1.2 details which sections of this handbook you should study for each particular class of license and each endorsement.
*Study Section 5 if you plan to operate vehicles equipped with air brakes.
When you are applying for a CLP/CDL permit, or are renewing, upgrading, adding endorsements to, or transferring a CDL from another state, you are required to provide information regarding the type of CMV operation you drive in or expect to drive in with your CDL. Drivers operating in certain types of commerce will be required to submit a current medical examiner's certificate and/or any medical variance documents that you have been issued (i.e., vision, skills performance or diabetic waivers, or other exemptions) to obtain a "certified" medical status as part of your driving record. You must contact your local DMV office to obtain information regarding the requirement for submitting these documents.
If you are required to have a "certified" medical status and fail to provide and keep up-to-date your medical examiner's certificate, you become "not-certified" and may lose your CDL.
Do you, or will you, use a CDL to operate a CMV in interstate or intrastate commerce?
Between two places within a state, but the cargo or passengers are part of a trip that began or will end in another state or foreign country.
1.2.2 – Inter/Intrastate Commerce: Status Nonexcepted or Excepted?
California does not issue a CDL that is excepted from driver qualification requirements.
Interstate Nonexcepted: I certify that I operate or expect to operate in interstate commerce, that I am subject to and meet the Federal DOT medical card requirements under CFR, Title 49, Part 391, and that I am required to obtain a medical examiner's certificate.
Interstate Excepted: California does not issue a commercial driver license that is excepted from driver qualification requirements.
Intrastate Nonexcepted: I certify that I operate or expect to operate entirely in intrastate commerce, that I am subject to and meet the medical requirements for my state, and that I am required to obtain a medical examiner's certificate.
Intrastate Excepted: California does not issue a commercial driver license that is excepted from driver qualification requirements.
It is illegal to operate a CMV if your BAC is .04 percent or more. If you operate a CMV, you shall be deemed to have given your consent to alcohol testing.
Driving a CMV if your BAC is .04 percent or higher.
Driving a CMV when the CDL is suspended/revoked.
You will be put out of service for 24 hours if you have any detectable amount of alcohol under .04 percent.
Serious traffic violations are excessive speeding (15 mph or more above the posted limit), reckless driving, improper or erratic lane changes, following a vehicle too closely, traffic offenses committed in a CMV in connection with fatal traffic accidents, driving a CMV without obtaining a CDL or having a CDL in the driver's possession, and driving a CMV without the proper class of CDL and/or endorsements.
At least 60 days for 2 serious traffic violations within a 3-year period involving a CMV.
At least 120 days for 3 or more serious traffic violations within a 3-year period involving a CMV.
At least 90 days for your first violation of an out-of-service order.
At least 1 year for 2 violations of an out-of-service order in a 10-year period.
At least 3 years for 3 or more violations of an out-of-service order in a 10-year period.
At least 60 days for your first violation.
At least 120 days for your second violation within a 3-year period.
At least 1 year for your third violation within a 3-year period.
Drivers who are not required to always stop, failing to stop before reaching the crossing if the tracks are not clear.
Drivers who are not required to always stop, failing to slow down and check that the tracks are clear of an approaching train.
Drivers who are always required to stop, failing to stop before driving onto the crossing.
All drivers, failing to have sufficient space to drive completely through the crossing without stopping.
All drivers, failing to obey a traffic control device or the directions of an enforcement official at the crossing.
All drivers, failing to negotiate a crossing because of insufficient undercarriage clearance.
If you require a hazardous materials endorsement, you will be required to submit your fingerprints and be subject to a background check.
Are not a lawful permanent resident of the U.S.
Are considered to pose a security threat as determined by the TSA.
For more information, go online at universalenroll.dhs.gov or call 1-855-347-8371.
The Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act (MCSIA) of 1999 requires a CDL holder to be disqualified from operating a CMV if the CDL holder has been convicted of certain types of moving violations in their personal vehicle.
If your privilege to operate your personal vehicle is revoked, cancelled, or suspended due to violations of traffic control laws (other than parking violations), you will also lose your CDL driving privileges.
If your privilege to operate your personal vehicle is revoked, cancelled, or suspended due to alcohol, controlled substance, or felony violations, you will lose your CDL for 1 year. If you are convicted of a second violation in your personal vehicle or CMV, you will lose your CDL for life.
If your license to operate your personal vehicle is revoked, cancelled, or suspended, you may not obtain a "hardship" license to operate a CMV.
Major violations and disqualification actions, 55 years.
Out-of-service violations and disqualification actions, 15 years.
Accidents, serious violations, and disqualification actions, 10 years.
Railroad grade crossings and disqualification actions, 4 years.
A traffic accident for driving unsafely counts as 1 point. Any accidents you contributed to or were responsible or at fault for, are normally counted as 1 point. If you are convicted of reckless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or of a hit-and-run, you are charged 2 points.
You may be entitled to a higher point count (6, 8, or 10 points) if you request and appear for a hearing and if 4, 6, or 8 points were not obtained in a Class C vehicle.
A violation received in a CMV carries one and one-half times the point count. A Class A or B driver who does not have a special certificate or an endorsement may be allowed 2 additional points before being considered a negligent operator.
Convictions reported by other states are added to your driving record and may result in license sanctions. If you have an out-of-state CDL, any conviction while operating in California will be reported to your home state.
Note: When a commercial driver is cited in a noncommercial vehicle, the driver may be eligible to attend traffic school. (CVC §42005(c)).
For at least 60 days for your second violation of the cell phone hands free or texting law, within a 3-year period, and receive 1 point on your driving record.
For at least 120 days for your third and subsequent violations of the cell phone hands free or texting law, within a 3-year period, and receive 1 point on your driving record.
Be a California resident before applying for a California CDL.
Disclose all states in which you were previously licensed during the past 10 years and surrender all out-of-state DLs (current or expired), if any.
You cannot have more than 1 DL. If you break this rule, a court may fine you up to $5,000 or put you in jail and keep your home state license and return any others.
You must notify your motor vehicle licensing agency within 30 days if you are convicted in any other jurisdiction of any traffic violation (except parking). This is true no matter what type of vehicle you were driving.
You must notify your employer within 2 business days if your license is suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or if you are disqualified from driving.
No one can drive a CMV without a CDL. A court may fine you up to $5,000 or put you in jail for breaking this rule.
If you have a hazardous materials endorsement, you must notify and surrender your hazardous materials endorsement to the state that issued your CDL within 24 hours of any conviction or indictment in any jurisdiction, civilian or military, any conviction in which you are found not guilty by reason of insanity of a disqualifying crime listed in CFR, Title 49 §1572.103; who is adjudicated as a mental defective or committed to a mental institution as specified in CFR, Title 49 §1572.109; or who renounces his or her U.S. citizenship.
Your employer may not let you drive a CMV if you have more than one license or if your CDL is suspended or revoked. A court may fine the employer up to $5,000 or put him/her in jail for breaking this rule.
All states are connected to one computerized system to share information about CDL drivers. The states will check on drivers' history records to be sure that drivers do not have more than one CDL.
You are not allowed to send or read text messages while driving.
You must be properly restrained by a safety belt at all times while operating a CMV. The safety belt design holds the driver securely behind the wheel during an accident, helps the driver control the vehicle, and reduces the chance of serious injury or death. If you do not wear a safety belt, you are 4 times more likely to be fatally injured if you are thrown from the vehicle.
All commercial drivers must know the state laws limiting the size and weight of vehicles and loads. All commercial vehicles must stop at locations posted for CHP testing and inspection (CVC §§2802–2805, 2813).
Any officer, who has reason to believe a CMV is not safely loaded or the height, width, length, or weight of a vehicle and load is unlawful, is authorized to require the driver to stop and submit to an inspection, measurement, or weighing of the vehicle. The officer may have the driver stop in a suitable area and reload or remove any part of the load.
Any person driving a CMV over a highway or bridge illegally is liable for all damage caused to the highway or bridge. When the driver is not the owner of the vehicle but is operating it with the permission of the owner, the owner and driver may both have to pay for the damage.
Truck and Bus Regulation. The regulation applies to nearly all privately and federally owned diesel trucks and buses and to privately and publicly owned school buses with a GVWR greater than (>) 14,000 pounds. All diesel trucks and buses that operate in California must be upgraded with a diesel particulate filter (DPF) to reduce exhaust emissions beginning January 1, 2012. Lighter and older heavier diesel trucks must be replaced with 2010 model year engines or equivalent starting January 1, 2015. By January 1, 2023, nearly all trucks and buses will need to have 2010 model year engines or equivalent.
The regulation does provide a variety of flexibility options tailored to fleets operating low use vehicles and fleets operating in selected locations like agricultural and construction.
Emission Control Label (ECL). All diesel trucks and buses with a GVWR >6,000 pounds and that have a 1974 or newer engine, must have an ECL installed on the engine. A properly affixed label and legible manufacturer emission control label is required as proof that the engine meets emission standards.
Periodic Smoke Inspection Program (PSIP). All owners of California based fleets with 2 or more on road diesel trucks with a GVWR >6000 pounds for engines 4 years and older, must annually test the opacity of these vehicles and maintain test records for a minimum of 2 years.
Commercial Idling. All commercial diesel vehicles with a GVWR >10,001 pounds are limited to 5 minutes of non-essential idling in all areas of California. A commercial vehicle or school bus may not idle for any time if at a school.
Tractor/Trailer Greenhouse Gas (GHG). All 2011 through 2013 model-year sleeper/day-cab tractors must be SmartWay designated models. 2014 model-year or newer tractors are covered by federal regulations.
All 53 feet or longer box trailers must be SmartWay certified or aerodynamically retrofitted to meet minimum standards of operation.
Solid Waste Control Vehicle (SWCV). All diesel trucks with a GVWR >14,000 pounds and model-year engines from 1960 to 2006 used to collect residential and commercial solid waste must clean up the exhaust from these vehicles by using particulate matter (PM) reduction technology.
Public Agency and Utility Vehicles (PAU). All diesel vehicles with a GVWR >14,000 pounds and a model year engine 1960 to 2007 operated by a public agency or private utility must clean up the exhaust from these vehicles by using PM reduction technology.
Transit Bus. All public transit agency fleet vehicles and urban buses with a GVWR >8,500 pounds or greater must add retrofit DPF filters, or upgrade to equipment that meets more stringent emission standards and/or replace existing diesel vehicles with alternatively fueled vehicles.
Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU). All diesel fueled TRU trailers and TRU generator (gen) sets based in California must be registered with ARB, labeled with an ARB Identification Number (IDN) and must meet in-use standards based upon the TRU engine model-year. Additionally, only compliant TRUs and gen sets may operate in California.
Port Truck (Drayage). All on-road class 7 and class 8 (GVWR >26,000 pounds) diesel trucks that transport cargo to and from California’s ports and intermodal rail yards regardless of the state or country of origin must be registered in the ARBs Drayage Truck Registry (DTR) and have a 2007 model-year or newer engine.
Note: For more information on each regulation above, visit www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/truckstop/truckstop.htm or call 866-6DIESEL (866-634-3735).
The maximum length for a single vehicle is 40 feet. This length may be exceeded by parts complying with fender and mudguard provisions of the CVC.
Note: Some vehicles are conditionally exempted from the 40-foot maximum length (e.g., semitrailers, buses, and housecars).
The front bumper of a vehicle must not extend more than 2 feet ahead of the fenders, cab, or radiator, whichever is foremost.
On a bus, a front and/or rear safety bumper may extend an additional foot, and a wheel chair lift may extend up to 18 inches ahead of the bus. Additional extensions up to 36 inches in front or 10 feet in the rear of some buses may be added to transport bicycles.
An articulated bus or trolley coach cannot exceed a length of 60 feet.
In a combination of vehicles, auxiliary parts or equipment which do not provide space for carrying a load or are not used to support or carry the vehicle may exceed the single vehicle length limit, but the combination may not exceed the length limit for combinations.
A semitrailer being towed by a motor truck or truck tractor may exceed 40 feet when certain conditions are met (CVC §35400(b) (4)).
A combination of a truck tractor and a trailer coupled together shall not exceed a total length of 65 feet except as provided in CVC §§35401 and 35401.5.
A combination of vehicles consisting of a truck tractor, semitrailer, and trailer cannot be longer than 75 feet, providing the length of either trailer does not exceed 28 feet 6 inches.
If posted, cities and counties may prohibit a combination of vehicles in excess of 60 feet in length on highways they control.
Other exceptions can be found in CVC §35401.5. Extension devices are allowed with restrictions (CVC §35402).
The load length on any vehicle or combination of vehicles may not be more than 75 feet long measured from the front of vehicle or load to the back of vehicle or load.
— Pole or pipe dolly or other legal trailer used as a pole or pipe dolly pulled by a motor vehicle.
— Semitrailer and a pole or pipe dolly, pulled by a truck tractor to haul flexible, integral, structural material (CVC §35414).
Public utilities. Refer to CVC §35414(B) for load exceptions.
The load on any vehicle or combination of vehicles must not extend more than 3 feet beyond the foremost part of the front bumper or tires. There are exceptions for booms, masts of shovels and cranes, or water-well drilling and servicing equipment (CVC §35407). A load composed solely of vehicles may extend 4 feet ahead of front tires or the front bumper.
The load on any single vehicle may not extend to the rear, beyond the last point of support, more than 2/3 of the length of the wheel base of the vehicle. On a semitrailer, the wheelbase extends from the center of the last axle of the towing vehicle to the center of the last axle on the semitrailer.
The outside width of the body of the vehicle or load must not exceed 102 inches (8 1/2 feet). The width of a vehicle with pneumatic (air-filled) tires, measured from the outside of one wheel to the outside of the opposite wheel, must not exceed 108 inches (9 feet).
Permitted devices, limited to door handles, hinges, cable cinchers, chain binders, and placard holders may extend 3 inches (6 inches on one side for vehicles used for recreational purposes) on each side of the vehicle or load.
Required devices, limited to lights, mirrors, or other devices, may extend up to 10 inches on each side.
Cities and counties may post signs on highways which they control, to permit wider vehicles, or prohibit vehicles wider than 96 inches (8 feet).
Special mobile equipment and special construction and highway maintenance equipment may not be more than 120 inches (10 feet) wide.
Motor coaches or buses may be 102 inches wide. When operated by common carriers for hire in urban or suburban service, they may be 104 inches wide.
When a vehicle is carrying loosely piled agricultural products, such as hay, straw, or leguminous plants in bulk, rather than crated, baled, boxed, or stacked, the load and racks that hold the load, may be no more than 120 inches wide.
A special trip permit may be obtained from the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) to transport trusses and similar one-piece construction components up to 12 feet wide (CVC §35780.5).
Implements of husbandry (farm equipment) are generally exempted from width and length limitations if they are being operated, transported, or towed over a highway incidental to normal farming operations. Owners and operators of such equipment should refer to the CVC provisions which apply. A CalTrans transportation permit may be necessary (CVC §§36000 and 36600).
The vehicle height limit and/or load limit, measured from the surface of the roadway on which the vehicle stands, is 14 feet.
Double deck buses may not exceed 14 feet 3 inches.
Farming equipment moved incidentally over a highway.
CalTrans has authority to post signs at bridges and along state highways stating the maximum weight they will sustain. Such weight may be greater or lesser than the maximum weight limits for a vehicle specified in CVC §§35550-35557.
* Weight limitations by local ordinance do not prevent commercial vehicles from entering posted streets or highways by direct route to (a) make pickups or deliveries of goods, wares, and merchandise, (b) deliver materials for bona fide construction, repair, etc. of a structure for which a permit has been obtained, or (c) make public utility construction or repairs.
The gross weight which can be carried by the wheels of any 1 axle must not exceed 20,000 pounds (20,500 pounds for buses). Additionally, the load limit stated by the tire manufacturer (molded on at least one sidewall) shall not be exceeded.
The weight carried by the wheel or wheels on one end of an axle must not exceed 10,500 pounds. This limitation does not apply to vehicles transporting livestock (CVC §35550).
The gross weight placed on a highway by the wheels on any 1 axle of a vehicle must not exceed 18,000 pounds. The gross weight on any 1 wheel, or wheels, supporting one end of an axle and resting on a roadway must not exceed 9,500 pounds.
— the gross weight placed on a highway by the wheels on any front steering axle of a motor vehicle must not exceed 12,500 pounds.
— vehicles carrying livestock are exempt from the gross weight limit which applies to a wheel at one end of an axle.
A complete listing of vehicles exempt from front-axle weight limits can be found in CVC §35551.5(b).
The total gross weight, with load, placed on a highway by any 2 or more consecutive axles of a combination of vehicles, or a vehicle in the combination, where the distance between the first and last axles of the 2 or more consecutive axles is 18 feet or less, must not exceed that given for the respective distance as shown in the table in CVC §35551.5(c).
When the distance between the first and last axles is more than 18 feet, use the table shown in CVC §35551.5(d).
Weight limits for vehicles transporting logs are contained in CVC §§35552 and 35785. Such additional weight may not be transported on interstate highways.
Highways and bridges are designed to carry only a certain amount of weight per foot of distance between axles. Vehicles carrying heavy loads must not put too much weight on any point; the limitations are shown in the tables found in CVC §§35551 and 35551.5.
The total gross weight in pounds placed on the highway by any group of 2 or more consecutive axles must not exceed that given for the respective distance in that table.
In addition to the weight specified in the previously mentioned table, two consecutive sets of tandem axles may carry a gross weight of 34,000 pounds each, if the distance between the first and last axles of the sets of axles is 36 feet or more. The gross weight on each set of tandem axles must not exceed 34,000 pounds and the gross weight on 2 consecutive sets of tandem axles must not exceed 68,000 pounds (CVC §35551(b)).
Load limits are not enforced when vehicles are loading or unloading in the immediate vicinity of a loading or unloading area.
A driver moving a load under a special permit may not change the route. Exception: to avoid violating a local city traffic regulation, the driver may detour the route on nonresidential streets only and return to the route as soon as possible.
A driver who changes from the permitted route for an extralegal load, without a peace officer's authorization to do so, is guilty of a misdemeanor.
A standard for enforcing weight laws has been established by the CHP. The standard states, "Vehicles weighing in excess of the legal limits by 100 pounds or more shall not be permitted to proceed until the overload has been adjusted or removed."
In practice, CHP will allow for a 200 pound variation factor. After applying the variation factor, any vehicle exceeding the axle weight, axle group weight, or gross weight limits by 100 pounds or more will be issued a citation and required either to adjust the load to make it legal or obtain an overweight permit before proceeding.
Cargo containing hazardous materials may be allowed to proceed as loaded, provided unloading or load adjustment cannot be handled with reasonable safety to the driver and the public.
Livestock and field-loaded bulk perishable agricultural products destined for human consumption being transported from the field to the first point of processing have a special exemption. The vehicles transporting livestock and perishable agricultural products will be cited and allowed to proceed as long as the weight does not exceed legal limits by 1,000 pounds on any axle or axle group of a single truck, or 2,000 pounds gross weight on a combination of vehicles.
Transporting an oversize extralegal load without a permit is punishable by a $500 fine, or 6 months in jail, or both. Also, excess load penalties may be imposed.
The city or county–for city or county highways.
Any person who operates any CMV either for hire or privately (not for hire) must obtain a motor carrier permit (MCP) (CVC §34620).
Self-propelled vehicle listed in CVC §34500(a), (b), (f), (g), and (k).
Motor truck with 2 or more axles weighing more than 10,000 pounds GVWR.
Other motor vehicle used to transport property for hire.
Note: An MCP CMV does not include vehicles operated by household goods carriers,California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC §5109), pickup trucks (CVC §471), or 2-axle daily rental trucks (noncommercial use) weighing less than 26,001 pounds gross.
Interstate or foreign motor carriers transporting property are required to obtain UCR, as outlined in the final regulations issued by the Federal Unified Carrier Registration Act of 2005. UCR fees can be paid online at www.ucr.in.gov.
Truck or truck tractor having 3 or more axles.
Vehicle pulling any other vehicle.
A school bus transporting any pupil.
A farm labor vehicle transporting passengers.
For all other vehicles, the maximum speed limit on most California highways is 65 mph. However, for 2-lane undivided highways, the maximum speed limit is 55 mph, unless posted for a higher speed. On some highways, the maximum speed limit is 70 mph, but only if there are signs posted showing 70 mph.
No person shall drive at such a slow speed as to impede or block normal and reasonable movement of traffic, except when reduced speed is necessary for safe operation, for compliance with the law, or when the size and weight of the vehicle or combination makes reduced speed unavoidable.
Vehicles listed in CVC §22406 must be driven in the designated lane or lanes when signs are posted.
When no signs are posted, these vehicles must be driven in the right-hand traffic lane or as close as possible to the right edge or curb. On a divided highway with 4 or more traffic lanes in one direction, these vehicles may also be driven in the lane just to the left of the right-hand lane. When overtaking or passing another vehicle going in the same direction, drivers of such vehicles must use either: (1) the designated lane, (2) the lane just to the left of the right-hand lane, or (3) the right-hand traffic lane when such use is permitted.
Designated system access does not apply to a driver who is: (1) preparing for a left- or right-hand turn, (2) in the process of entering or exiting a highway, or (3) driving in a lane other than the right-hand lane "to continue on the intended route."
Buses, except school buses or trailer buses, may drive in any lane as long as they are not towing another vehicle.
— Full loads are off-loaded.
— Vehicle combinations are regularly maintained, stored, or manufactured.
On a 2-lane highway where passing is unsafe, a slow-moving vehicle with 5 or more vehicle behind it must turn off the roadway at the nearest place designated by signs as a turnout, or wherever sufficient area for a safe turnout exists, to let the following vehicles pass.
Transport cargo which originated from another state.
Transport cargo destined outside of California.
Transport any hazardous substance or waste (CFR, Title 49 §171.8).
Is destined out of state.
Consists of hazardous substances or wastes (CFR, Title 49 §171.8).
CHP is authorized to develop additional safety and driving regulations (CVC §§34501 and 34501.2).
A driver's record of duty status must be used to record all of the driver's hours. Drivers of CMVs must be in compliance with the hours of service requirements of the CFR, Title 49 §395.8 and the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 13 §§1201–1213.
A driver's record of duty status, in duplicate, must be kept by each driver and each co-driver while driving, on duty but not driving, or resting in a sleeper berth. The record of duty status must be presented for inspection immediately upon request by any authorized CHP employee, any regularly employed and salaried police officer, or deputy sheriff. There may be instances when you do not need to maintain a record of duty status.
You may not drive for more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty. You may not drive for more than 12 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty.
You may not drive beyond the 14th hour after coming on duty following 10 hours off duty. You may perform work, except for driving, after being on duty for 14 hours. You may not drive after having been on duty for 16 hours. You may perform work, except for driving, after being on duty for 16 hours.
You are not eligible to drive after having been on duty for 60 hours in a 7-day period. However, if a motor carrier has commercial motor vehicles operating 7 days a week, the driver is not eligible to drive after having been on duty for 70 hours in an 8-day period. A driver may restart a 7/8 consecutive day period after taking 34 or more consecutive hours off duty. You are not eligible to drive after having been on duty for 80 hours in any 8 consecutive day period or if transporting farm products after having been on duty 112 hours in any consecutive 8-day period. For truck drivers, any period of 8 consecutive days may end with the beginning of any off-duty period of 34 or more consecutive hours.
After driving for 11 hours or being on duty for 14 hours, you may not drive again until you have had 10 consecutive hours off duty. Exception: If the truck is equipped with a sleeper berth, these 10 hours may be broken up into 2 periods provided one is not less than 8 hours. After driving for 12 hours or being on duty for 16 hours, you may not drive again until you have had 10 consecutive hours off duty. Exception: If the truck is equipped with a sleeper berth, these 10 hours may be broken up into 2 periods, provided one period is not less than 8 hours.
You may drive an additional 2 hours if you encounter adverse weather conditions which were not apparent at the start of the trip. You may drive an additional 2 hours if you encounter adverse weather conditions which were not apparent at the start of the trip. Regardless of the adverse conditions, you are not allowed to drive for more than 14 hours or after having been on duty more than 16 hours.
Note: The changes to hours of service (HOS) rules do not affect bus drivers, at this time. For up-to-date HOS rules, visit www.fmcsa.dot.gov or www.chp.ca.gov.
Fails to slow down to check for approaching train.
Fails to stop before reaching the crossing if tracks are not clear.
Fails to stop before crossing the tracks.
Every driver involved in an accident which results in death, injury, or property damage over $1000, effective January 1, 2017, must report the accident on a Report of Traffic Accident Occurring in California (SR 1) form to DMV. The report forms are available at www.dmv.ca.gov, by calling 1-800-777-0133, and at CHP and DMV offices.
You (or your authorized representative) must submit the report within 10 days of the accident, whether you caused the accident or not, and even if the accident occurred on private property. The SR 1 is required in addition to any other report made to or by the police, CHP, or your insurance company if the accident resulted in any damage over $1000 and/or an injury or death. If you do not report the accident to DMV, your driving privilege will be suspended.
Note: CDL holders may downgrade to a noncommercial DL during any mandatory suspension period to be eligible to obtain a restricted license. All tests and fees will be required to upgrade when eligible.
California law states that you must notify your employer within 5 days if you have an accident while driving your employer's vehicle (CVC §16002). However, your employer may require you to notify him or her immediately.
Motor Carriers of Property. Most CMVs transporting property are under the regulation of DMV, whose liability and property damage requirements are listed below. The following limits do not apply to pickup trucks as defined in CVC §471 and 2-axle daily rental trucks with a GVWR less than 26,001 pounds when operated in noncommercial use.
Transporting general freight exclusively in vehicles having a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less: $300,000 combined single limit.
Transporting general freight in vehicles having a GVWR of 10,001 pounds or more: $750,000 combined single limit.
Transporting petroleum products in bulk on the highways: $500,000 for injury or death of 1 person, $1,000,000 for injury or death to 2 or more persons, $200,000 for damage to property, or $1,200,000 combined single limit.
Transporting oil, hazardous materials, or waste: combined single limit of $1,000,000.
Transporting hazardous substances, compressed gas, liquefied compressed gas in cargo tanks, portable tanks, or hopper-type vehicles with capacities in excess of 3,500 water gallons, or transporting Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 explosives, poison gas, or highway-route controlled quantities of radioactive materials: combined single limit of $5,000,000.
Information on transporting hazardous materials or wastes may be obtained from the Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and CHP.
Note: Not all coverage requirements are listed in this section. For questions related to liability insurance for motor carriers, call the DMV Motor Carrier at (916) 657-8153.
Certificate of Insurance (MC 65 M).
Surety bond (MC 55 M).
Certificate of Self Insurance Motor Carriers of Property (MC 131 M).
Motor carriers must maintain evidence of insurance on file during the active life of the permit. Whenever DMV determines that a motor carrier's Certificate of Insurance or surety bond has expired or been cancelled, DMV will suspend the MCP. To avoid MCP suspension, contact your insurance provider to submit valid liability coverage.
Drivers must show evidence of financial responsibility prior to the operation of the vehicle. Evidence is met if the vehicle displays exempt plates or is owned, leased by, or under the direction of, the U.S. government.
If you operate a CDL-required vehicle in interstate commerce, the vehicle, with few exceptions, is required to be registered under the International Registration Plan (IRP) and the International Fuel Tax Agreement (IFTA). These federally mandated programs provide for the equitable collection and distribution of vehicle license fees and motor fuel taxes for vehicles traveling throughout the 48 contiguous U.S. and 10 Canadian provinces.
Under the IRP, jurisdictions must register apportioned vehicles which includes issuing license plates and cab cards or proper credentials, calculating, collecting and distributing IRP fees, auditing carriers for accuracy of reported distance and fees, and enforcing IRP requirements.
Registrant responsibilities under the plan include applying for IRP registration with base jurisdiction, providing proper documentation for registration, paying appropriate IRP registration fees, properly displaying registration credentials, maintaining accurate distance records, and making records available for jurisdiction review.
The basic concept behind IFTA is to allow a licensee (motor carrier) to license in a base jurisdiction for the reporting and payment of motor fuel use taxes.
Under the IFTA, a licensee is issued one set of credentials which will authorize operations through all IFTA member jurisdictions. The motor fuel use taxes collected pursuant to the IFTA are calculated based on the number of miles (kilometers) traveled and the number of gallons (liters) consumed in the member jurisdictions. The licensee files one quarterly tax return with the base jurisdiction by which the licensee will report all operations through IFTA member jurisdictions.
It is the base jurisdiction's responsibility to remit the taxes collected to other member jurisdictions and represent the other member jurisdictions in the tax collection process, including the performance of audits.
An IFTA licensee must retain records to support the information reported on the IFTA quarterly tax return.
The IRP registrant and IFTA licensee may be the vehicle owner or operator.
Has 2 axles and a gross vehicle weight (GVW) or registered GVW in excess of 26,000 pounds (11,793.401 kilograms).
Has 3 or more axles, regardless of weight.
Is used in combination, when the GVW of such combination exceeds 26,000 pounds (11,793.401 kilograms).
A recreational vehicle, vehicle displaying restricted plates, bus used in the transportation of chartered parties, or government-owned vehicle, is not an apportionable vehicle; except that a truck or truck tractor, power unit in a combination of vehicles having a GVW of 26,000 pounds (11,793.401 kilograms) or less, and bus used in the transportation of chartered parties, may be registered under the IRP at the option of the registrant.
Has 2 axles and a GVW or registered GVW exceeding 26,000 pounds (11,797 kilograms).
Is used in combination, when the weight of such combination exceeds 26,000 pounds (11,797 kilograms) GVW or registered GVW. Qualified motor vehicle does not include recreational vehicles.
Has 3 or more axles regardless of weight.
If the vehicle you operate is registered under IRP and you are motor carrier licensed under IFTA, then you are required to comply with the mandatory record keeping requirements for operating the vehicle. A universally accepted method of capturing this information is through the completion of an Individual Vehicle Distance Record (IVDR), sometimes referred to as a Driver Trip Report. This document reflects the distance traveled and fuel purchased for a vehicle that operates interstate under apportioned (IRP) registration and IFTA fuel tax credentials.
Although the actual format of the IVDR may vary, the information that is required for proper record keeping does not.
Date of trip (starting and ending).
Trip origin and destination – city and state or province.
Beginning and ending odometer or hubodometer reading of the trip.
Power unit number or vehicle identification number.
.010 Seller's name and address.
.015 Number of gallons or liters purchased.
.025 Price per gallon or liter or total amount of sale.
.030 Unit number or other unique vehicle identifier.
When leaving the state or province.
At the end of the trip/day.
Not only do the trips need to be logged, but the fuel purchases need to be documented as well. You must obtain a receipt for all fueling and include it with your completed IVDR.
Make sure that all trips that you enter are always filled out in descending order and that your trips include all state/provinces that you traveled through on your route.
There are different routes that a driver may take, and most of the miles may be within one state or province. Whether or not the distance you travel is primarily in one jurisdiction or spread among several jurisdictions, all information for the trip must be recorded. This includes the dates, the routes, odometer readings, and fuel purchases.
By completing the IVDR in full and keeping all records required by both the IRP and IFTA, you will ensure that you and your company are in compliance with all state and provincial laws surrounding fuel and distance record keeping requirements.
The IVDR serves as the source document for the calculation of fees and taxes that are payable to the jurisdictions in which the vehicle is operated, so these original records must be maintained for a minimum of 4 years.
In addition, these records are subject to audit by the taxing jurisdictions. Failure to maintain complete and accurate records could result in fines, penalties, and suspension or revocation of IRP registrations and IFTA licenses.
For additional information on the IRP and the requirements related to the IRP, contact your base jurisdiction motor vehicle department or IRP, Inc., the official repository for the IRP. Additional information can be found on the IRP, Inc. website at www.irponline.org. There is a record keeping video on the website home page available in English, Spanish, and French.
For additional information on IFTA and the requirements related to IFTA, contact the appropriate agency in your base jurisdiction. You will also find useful information about the agreement at the official repository of IFTA at http://www.iftach.org/index.php.

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 §35780
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 §34500
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