California Driver License Classes Valid as of January 1, 2006
| You May Drive | And You May Tow | Examples |
With a Commercial Class A License: Any legal combination of vehicles, including vehicles under Class B and Class C. |
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With a Restricted Class A Fire Fighter License: Only Class A and Class B defined combination fire fighting vehicles and all vehicles listed under Class C. |
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a Noncommercial Class A License:
Any vehicles under Class C. |
With
a vehicle weighing 4,000 lbs. or more unladen,
you may tow a: |
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a Commercial Class B License:
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a Restricted Class B Fire Fighter License:
Only a Class B defined single fire fighting vehicle and all the vehicles listed under Class C. | ||
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a Noncommercial Class B License:
A farmer or employee of a farmer may also drive:
With a Commercial Class C License: Any Class C vehicle carrying hazardous materials which requires placards. The hazardous materials (HAZMAT) endorsement must be on the license. Drivers who transport hazardous wastes, as defined by VC §§353 and 15278, are also required to have the HAZMAT endorsement. |
With a vehicle weighing 4,000 lbs. or more unladen, you may tow a:
NOTE: No passenger vehicle regardless of weight, may tow more than one vehicle. No motor vehicle under 4,000 lbs. unladen may tow any vehicle weighing 6,000 lbs. or more gross. (VC §21715) |
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Two-wheel motorcycle, motor-driven cycle, or motorized scooter. |
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Motorized bicycle, moped, or any bicycle with an attached motor, or motorized scooter. |
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