You need to check your license classification before traveling inside the Florida state lines. See this article;
http://tampatrib.com/nationworldnews/MGBSPZK0UWD.html

 

That has got to be hands down, one of the most ratarded laws I've ever heard of.

 

<!Apparently the legislators that put that up were out in the sun too long.> Gives a little of the taste of dumb laws noone really knows about that can be enforced on ussuspecting drivers. Long haul truckers know all about that kind of thing...

 

In South Carolina, class D is anything up to 26000 pounds except motorcycles.
That is the standard issue.

 

Reread the link, it stated that SUV's are exempt. If they have the law, they need to be sure that the drivers know it. Besides, if any monkey can pass it, then the soccer moms will take it and pass it, and what was gained? Also, just because they pass the test doesn't mean they will change their behavior.

 

its also illegal to molest a porqupine,a deer,a trash can,or an automobile in florida,so i reckon you wouldnt expect less

 

Just in case anyones wondering how the requirements are in Texas, here's a copy as it states on the TxDOT site.

TEXAS TRANSPORTATION CODE
SUBTITLE B. DRIVER'S LICENSES AND PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION CARDS
CHAPTER 521. DRIVER'S LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES
SUBCHAPTER D. CLASSIFICATION OF DRIVER'S LICENSES
§ 521.081. CLASS A LICENSE. A Class A driver's license authorizes the holder of the license to operate:
(1) a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more; or
(2) a combination of vehicles that has a gross combination weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more, if the gross vehicle weight rating of any vehicle or vehicles in tow is more than 10,000 pounds.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
§ 521.082. CLASS B LICENSE. (a) A Class B driver's license authorizes the holder of the license to operate:
(1) a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating that is more than 26,000 pounds;
(2) a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or more towing:
(A) a vehicle, other than a farm trailer, with a gross vehicle weight rating that is not more than 10,000 pounds; or
(B) a farm trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating that is not more than 20,000 pounds; and
(3) a bus with a seating capacity of 24 passengers or more.
(b) For the purposes of Subsection (a)(3), seating capacity is computed in accordance with Section 502.162, except that the operator's seat is included in the computation.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
§ 521.083. CLASS C LICENSE. A Class C driver's license authorizes the holder of the license to operate:
(1) a vehicle or combination of vehicles not described by Section 521.081 or 521.082; and
(2) a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 26,001 pounds towing a farm trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating that is not more than 20,000 pounds.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
§ 521.084. CLASS M LICENSE. A Class M driver's license authorizes the holder of the license to operate a motorcycle or moped.

Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 165, § 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1995.

 

Lets just be thankful that the guy is confused and missunderstanding in Florida and not here in Arizona (Mesa). Cops around here will shoot you for that. If you dont look at "authority" (cops) with the kinda looks they want, your going to be shot at. Then the cop will have to appear in court, be found innocent, and get his job back.

 

Here's the official Florida requirements:
http://www.hsmv.state.fl.us/ddl/dlclass.html

 

Leave Dan alone........ he is in Chandler and trying to get his job back. Oh help us all.........

I look and I have a class D and M the only thing that I am missing U and B and then I could have a DUMB licence and my wife would leave me alone.

 

Really? here in LA it's kinda similar they beat you first with a flashlight THEN they shoot you.

 

a while back a guy got shot for running from police after stealing beer just down the street.

I dont think it was too long ago, a woman was shot for trying to drive away from a cop when she tried to pass off a fake prescription at walgreens- he claimed she was trying to run him over... I dont have all the details on that one

this is in Mesa as well

 

LAPD in general is notorious for beatings, they beat a kid not too long ago. Video was horrifying to say the very least. Cop picked the kid up and slammed him into car a couple of times. He must have outweighed that kid by at least 50 lbs.

A couple weeks ago, another suspect was "detained" by cops, and while being held by like 3-4 cops, one guy pulled out his maglight and went to town on this guy. He struck him something like 11 times, and kicked him as well. It's a sad day when the we have to be protected from those that we used to admire and look to for protection.

 

One of many stupid laws in this state.

 

what the hell happened to my post???


ill post it again then..

I like the law it makes sense, it keeps morons from driving a vehicle and pulling a trailer that they have no idea how to handle...it keeps soccer moms out of my way on the interstate....it keeps people from buying a 350 dualy just because they can not because they need one hell they live in an apartment not on a farm where you would need a big 4x4 dualy...either way get the licence if you plan on commin through FL rockin a big truck with a class "E" licence....i got a class "A" so it dont matter too much to me as i can drive a pickup.....i dont like texas's screwed up gun laws but you bet your **** when i come through there the guns are locked up in a seperate spot from the ammo just cause i dont wanna get in trouble ....thems the breaks....welcome to FL