Legislation
SECTION 502-A
Determination of weights applicable to license requirements
Vehicle & Traffic (VAT) CHAPTER 71, TITLE 5, ARTICLE 19
§ 502-a. Determination of weights applicable to license requirements.
The applicability of the requirements relative to licensing as defined
in this article shall, except when a commercial driver's license is
required solely because the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials
or passengers, be based upon the vehicle manufacturer's GVWR, the
registration weight of the vehicle or the actual weight of the vehicle
and the load, whichever is greater, or with respect to passenger and
limited use automobiles shall be based upon the registration weight of
the automobile.
The applicability of the requirements relative to licensing as defined
in this article shall, except when a commercial driver's license is
required solely because the vehicle is transporting hazardous materials
or passengers, be based upon the vehicle manufacturer's GVWR, the
registration weight of the vehicle or the actual weight of the vehicle
and the load, whichever is greater, or with respect to passenger and
limited use automobiles shall be based upon the registration weight of
the automobile.