A georgia state statute requires commercial vehicle drivers. If you are purchasing or transferring ownership of a vehicle you should apply immediately for your title and obtain or transfer a georgia license plate at your county tag office. Local state and federal government websites often end in gov. Drivers must be at least 18 years old to obtain a ga commercial license.
Passenger carrying vehicles with more than 15 passengers including the driver and passenger carrying vehicles equipped for 15 passengers including the driver. To obtain a cdl or commercial learners permit in georgia you must meet all requirements for a valid regular class c georgias drivers license. Before sharing sensitive or personal information make sure youre on an official state website.
A commercial vehicle is defined as any vehicle weighing 10001 lbs or more. Registering or titling a vehicle. Is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers including the driver for compensation.
A person meeting at least one of the following criteria is considered a georgia resident according to georgia law ocga. State of georgia government websites and email systems use georgiagov or gagov at the end of the address. Chapter 51 or while operating a motor vehicle designed to transport more than 15 passengers including the driver.
Drivers 18 to 21 years old will be restricted to drive in georgia only intrastate. State of georgia government websites and email systems use georgiagov or gagov at the end of the address. Read more about how to title a newly purchased vehicle.
Georgia law requires that any person wanting to operate a motor vehicle on the roadways of this state obtain a georgia drivers license or permit within 30 days of becoming a resident. A period of not less than 180 days nor more than two 2 years for a first conviction while transporting hazardous materials required to be placarded under the federal hazardous materials transportation law 49 usc. Has a gross vehicle weight rating of 10001 lbs.
Commercial class drivers license. Titles for all commercial vehicles should be applied for at the county tag office where the business is located or the individual resides. In section 3905 these regulations define a commercial vehicle as one which meets any one of the following.
If the exemption is granted the driver would only be given a georgia intra. Federal requirements are 2040 in each eye and at least 140 degree field of vision. Combinations of vehicles such as a truck pulling a trailer or other equipment.
Or more single vehicle or total gvwr of a combination of vehicles. For vehicles weighing 55000 lbs or more irs form 2290 is required. Before sharing sensitive or personal information make sure youre on an official state website.
Commercial vehicle titles all.