

or more, but the gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of the two vehicles together must be 26,000 lbs. or less that tows another vehicle that has a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. or less.Ī driver with a Class D license can now operate a personal use vehicle (for example a rental vehicle or a recreational vehicle or RV) with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 lbs. or less that tows another vehicle that has a GVWR of more than 10,000 lbs., but the gross combined weight rating (GCWR) of the two vehicles together must be 26,000 lbs. or less that tows another vehicle, and the other vehicle has a GVWR of 10,000 lbs. (Before, a Class D driver could only operate a vehicle with a GVWR of 18,000 lbs. A truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,000 lbs.No driver license restrictions or endorsement other than those listed below are affected.Ĭhanges for Drivers with Current Class D Licenses.Ī driver with a Class D license can now operate a passenger vehicle, a limited use automobile, or:.There is no need to contact the DMV or to apply for any change of the class of your license for the changes to take effect.Listed below are the changes that result from the law and affect New York State drivers. Use form Request for Refund (MV-215) to apply for the refund.Ī driver license amendment transaction processed on or after Jthat results in the issuance of a Non-CDL Class C license will be processed at no fee.

Until the DMV can make the changes, the DMV will continue to issue Non-CDL Class C licenses to drivers who must have endorsements and restrictions that are not yet available for the Class D license.Ī driver who renews a Non-CDL class C license on or after Jcan apply for a refund of the difference between the renewal fee for the Non-CDL Class C license and the renewal fee for a Class D Driver license. These drivers will receive the Class D licenses when they renew their driver licenses.ĭrivers who have Class D licenses do not need to make any change to their class of driver license. When the changes are made, drivers who have Non-CDL class C licenses will receive Class D licenses with any required endorsements and restrictions. The Non-CDL Class C license will be eliminated after the DMV changes the driver license system and can apply the different endorsements and restrictions of Non-CDL Class C licenses to Class D licenses.

In addition, the gross vehicle weight rating and gross vehicle combination weight rating of vehicles that a driver can operate with a Class D license increased. Under a New York State law that took effect on July 26, 2005, the DMV eliminated the Non-CDL Class C license.
