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1 MOTORHOME REGULATIONS United States A l a b a m a Posted Varies 20,000 lbs Class D Yes A l a s k a Posted N/A N/A Class D Yes A r i zo n a Posted Manuf. Stated 20,000 lbs Class D Yes A r k a n s a s Posted Unit limit Federal Bridge 20,000 lbs Class D Yes (No max length given) C a l i f o r n i a Posted Manuf. Stated 20,000 lbs < 40ft. - Class C Yes < 40ft. - Class C > 40ft. non-comm. > 40ft. - non-com. Class B w/ motorhome endorsement and med. questionnaire C o l o ra d o Posted ,000 lbs 20,000 lbs Class R No C o n n e c t i c u t Posted Manuf. Stated 18,000 lbs Class 2 Yes D e l awa re Posted Federal Bridge 20,000 lbs Class D No District of Columbia Posted ,000 lbs 20,000 lbs Class C Yes F l o r i d a Posted Manuf. Stated 20,000 lbs Class D Yes G e o rg i a Posted No Limit None Federal Bridge 20,340 lbs Class C No Given H awa i i Posted ,000 lbs 22,500 lbs Type 4 (Non-CDL) Yes I d a h o Posted ,000 lbs 20,000 lbs Class D Yes I l l i n o i s 65 mph on 60 Federal Bridge 20,000 lbs on Class D Yes under interstates, interstates 8,000 lbs; major & hwys; 55 mph arteries; 18,000 lbs over 96 all all other roads 8,000 lbs other roads I n d i a n a Posted lbs per 20,000 lbs Class C Yes inch of tire I o wa Posted ,000 lbs 20,000 lbs Class C Yes K a n s a s Posted Federal Bridge 20,000 lbs 26,000 lbs. Yes Class C > 26,000 lbs. Class B 110 J A N U A RY 2004 F M C

2 This information was collected in the fall of 2003 from a variety of third-party sources. While reasonable efforts were made to verify the information, Family Motor Coach Association Inc., its employees, and agents do not warrant the accuracy of the information and disclaim all liability for any cl a i m s and damages of any nature that may arise from errors or omissions. If you have any questions regarding state or local law s, please consult with the appropriate governmental agency. Ke n t u c k y Posted on 65 Manuf. Stated 20,000 lbs Class D Yes hwys; 96 all other roads L o u i s i a n a Posted Manuf. Stated 20,000 lbs Class E Yes M a i n e Posted ,000 lbs 22,400 lbs Class C Yes M a r y l a n d Posted ; 60 total; 55 on Federal Bridge 22,400 lbs Non-com. B Yes I-895 is 96 desig. routes > 26,001 lbs Non-com. C M a s s a c h u s e t t s Posted ,000 lbs 22,400 lbs Class D Yes M i c h i g a n Posted on lbs per 18,000 lbs Class B Yes desig. hwys inch of tire M i n n e s o t a Posted Federal Bridge 20,000 lbs Class D Yes M i s s i s s i p p i Posted ,000 lbs 20,000 lbs Class R Yes per axle M i s s o u r i Posted Federal Bridge 20,000 lbs Non-Commercial Yes interstates; interstates Class F desig. and desig. routes; routes; 96 on 13 6 supplemental desig. routes routes M o n t a n a 75 mph Federal Bridge 20,000 lbs Class D Yes interstate; 70 mph daylight; 65 mph nighttime/ non interstate N e b ra s k a Posted Manuf. Stated 20,000 lbs Class O Yes N e va d a Posted ,000 lbs 20,000 lbs Class A or B Yes Truck Limit without Class B non-comm. w/ or A license R endorsement for RV, a J endorsement for towing vehicles > 10,000 lbs New Hampshire 65 mph ,000 lbs 18,000 lbs Class D Yes New Je r s e y Posted ,000 lbs 22,400 lbs Class D Yes New Mexico Posted Manuf. Stated 21,600 lbs Class D Yes F M C J A N U A RY

3 MOTORHOME REGULATIONS continued New Yo r k Posted ; lbs per 22,400 lbs Non-CDL C may tow Yes on desig. 102 on inch of tire vehicles w/ a GVWR hwys desig. hwys of 10,000 lbs North Caro l i n a Posted Federal Bridge 20,000 lbs Class A traveling Yes w/ > 10,001 lbs Class B traveling w/ > 26,001 lbs not towing North Dako t a Posted Manuf. Stated 20,000 lbs Class D non-cdl Yes O h i o 55 mph ,000 lbs 20,000 lbs Class D Yes O k l a h o m a Posted ,000 lbs 20,000 lbs Class D Yes O re g o n Posted ,000 lbs 20,000 lbs Class C Yes Pe n n s y l va n i a Posted ,280 lbs 20,000 lbs Non-commercial Yes Class A or B Rhode Island Posted N/A 80,000 lbs 22,400 lbs Class B Yes > 26,000 lbs; Reg. operators ; air brake endorsement required if > 26,000 lbs w/ air brakes South Caro l i n a Posted N/A 2 axles 20,000 lbs Class E Yes 38,500 lbs > 26,000 lbs Class F if towing South Dako t a Posted Federal Bridge 20,000 lbs Non-commercial Yes Class 1 Te n n e s s e e Posted ,000 lbs 20,000 lbs Class D Yes Te x a s Posted ,000 lbs 20,000 lbs Class B non-cdl Yes > 26,000 lbs U t a h Posted Manuf. Stated 20,000 lbs Class D Yes Ve r m o n t Posted Federal Bridge 20,000 lbs Class B Yes V i rg i n i a Posted Federal Bridge 20,000 lbs Class B Yes Wa s h i n g t o n 60 mph over lbs per 20,000 lbs Regular Operator Yes 10,000 lbs; inch of tire License under 10,000 lbs posted limit 112 J A N U A RY 2004 F M C

4 MOTORHOME REGULATIONS continued Canada West Virg i n i a Posted ; 102 on 55 Federal Bridge 20,000 lbs Class E Yes some hwys W i s c o n s i n Posted ,000 lbs 20,000 lbs Class D Yes W yo m i n g 75 mph on Federal Bridge 20,000 lbs Class B if GVWR Yes interstates; >26,000 lbs; 65 mph on Class C if GVWR 2-lane hwys; 55 mph unless posted otherwise A l b e r t a Posted 12.5 m 3.85 m 2.6 m 20 m Manuf. Spec. 6,000 kg Class 5; 75+: need Yes medical certificate British Columbia 80 kph 12.5 m 4.15 m 2.6 m 20 m Manuf. Spec. Posted on tire M a n i t o b a Posted 12.5 m 4.15 m 2.6 m 21.5 m Manuf. Spec. Manuf. Spec. Class 5; 60+: need Yes med. certification e v e ry 2 yrs.; Air bra ke e n d o r s e. if air bra ke s New Brunsw i c k Posted 12.5 m 4.15 m 2.6 m 23 m Per Motor 5,500 kg Act Regulation steering axle; Air bra ke endorsement; ,100 kg single if air brakes axle;18,000 kg N o r t h west Posted N/A N/A N/A 25 m N/A N/A Te r r i t o r i e s N ova Scotia Posted 12.5 m 4.15 m 2.6 m 23 m None specific 8,000 kg single for motorhomes axle; 26,000 kg O n t a r i o Posted 12.5 m 4.15 m 2.6 m 23 m 11,000 kg 9,000 kg single Class G, D, or A Yes axle, single tires; 10,000 kg single axle, dual tires Prince Edwa rd Posted 16.2 m 4.5 m 2.6 m 25 m 9,100 kg single Can t exceed tire Class 5 N/A I s l a n d axle; 18,000 kg or axle rating Q u e b e c Posted 12.5 m 4.15 m 2.6 m 23 m Manuf. Spec. Manuf. Spec. S a s k a t c h e wa n Posted 12.5 m 4.15 m 2.6 m 23 m 10 kg/mm 9,100 kg single axle Yu ko n Posted 26 m 4.2 m 2.6 m 26 m Manuf. Spec. Manuf. Spec. Class 5 N/A Reciprocity granted for license only. Does not apply to length and weight issues. State laws do not currently prohibit use of hand-held cell phones while driving with the exception of New York; however, local ordinances may prohibit their use. * Federal Bridge Formula: W=500((LN/N-1)+12N+36) W=GVW LN=length N=number of axles A recreational vehicle or any combination of recreational vehicle and a trailer, if the trailer has no more than two axles and is not equipped with air brakes. Air Brakes require an Air Brake endorsement. In addition, special endorsement may be necessary if towing a vehicle in excess of the maximum permitted weight. 114 J A N U A RY 2004 F M C

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