Re:A city fights back against heavyweight cars
by Ekaros on Friday May 27, 2022 @03:28PM
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Those are rare here but it will get fun in some European countries. Your regular license is not enough if mass is over 3500kg
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Re:A city fights back against heavyweight cars
by supertrope on Friday May 27, 2022 @05:00PM
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Many USA states allow up to 26000 lbs (11800 kg) on a regular driver license. (Which is awarded after one casual road test when you were 16 and each state thereafter accepts your prior license as proof of skill). Commercial operations like Amazon delivery intentionally order trucks right up to this 26K limit to avoid having to hire CDL holders (commercial driver license) and follow DOT regulations.
Re:A city fights back against heavyweight cars
by foepys on Friday May 27, 2022 @03:34PM
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To clarify for non-EU readers, that's 3,500kg fully loaded (gross vehicle weight), not just curb weight. Everything over 3,500kg requires you to get a special license and regular medical tests by a physician.