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Just looked at JBLM stock and it looks weak. Funny how things change. Hope all is well with the NW crew!
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Thanks Dwayne. I pop in every now and then. Our reality is sure different now as well as our priorities. My wife is still continuing to improve as we do PT on our own. She still struggles with lack of quality sleep and neuropathy.Welcome back, Reo 54! Missed you dude! Is everything going better for you and your family! I sure hope so!
Sorry if this is viewed as a hijack, but I thought that the P.N.W five ton owners would appreciate this.
After doing my own due dilligance with the Rcw's and Wac's, and getting a different answer from everybody I asked, I decided to try to put an end to the (is a C.D.L required) question.
I hired a lawyer, and had him chase this up mahogany row in Olympia.
First the disclamer, I am in no way advocating the unsafe or uneducated operation of these vehicles.
To protect our hobby you should know how to inspect, maintain, cola test, etc.
That said, this is what my lawyer found out.
Marc:
I spoke with WSP officer Balcom on Monday, June 23, 2014 in regard to my inquiry about the requirement for a CDL license for the operation of your 6X6 AMGEN vehicle. He referred me to RCW 46.04.140 and stated that the definition of "Commercial Vehicle" controls in your situation. He said the type of vehicle, it's weight or braking equipment were not determinative in such cases or situations as yours and your fellow military enthusiasts. I would keep a copy of this email and the attached copy of the RCW with you when driving your vehicle just in case you are stopped and challenged by law enforcement while operating your vehicle. Good Luck!
Best regards,
Jahnis J. Abelite, WSBA #11644
ABELITE LAW OFFICES P.S.
This came from the Olympia office in charge of rules and regulations.
Hope this helps.
Moderators, if i posted in the wrong forum please move.
[h=2]RCW 46.04.140[/h][h=1]Commercial vehicle.[/h] |
im sorry for your loss. My wife recently lost her mother to small cell cancer. She fought a brave 6 year battle but in the end the cancer won out. Again my condolences.Thanks Dwayne. I pop in every now and then. Our reality is sure different now as well as our priorities. My wife is still continuing to improve as we do PT on our own. She still struggles with lack of quality sleep and neuropathy.
On top of all that, we lost Carole's mom on May 3 due to cancer. At least we were there to be with her. Life has sure been challenging as of late,but it bring into perspective what's really important in life: Family and friends, and making good memories because that is all that's going with you when we leave this earth.
So with that said I do hope I can participate with you all at some point.
Cheers! Dave
"Collector Vehicle". This is the key to the way the question was framed, and to the answers you received. As I mentioned previously, there are several exemptions to the CDL requirements. One is collector or antique vehicles, which when registered in that category are severely restricted on what they can be used for, how often and how far they can be driven, and under what conditions they may operate. Any violation of those restrictions can result in fines and CDL requirements backdated to the first date of registration, which will get very expensive in a great big hurry. So technically, a formerly Class A or B vehicle carrying collector plates is exempt from CDL requirements, but you can't do a whole lot with it once you go that route.My lawyer hid nothing from him, we disclosed the full GVWR, and that it was air brakes, licensed as a collector vehicle.
I think they were viewing us the same as the large motor homes.