[billybob]

with legal research i have found you will need a valid ca. drivers license and a m/c endorsment to operate a spyder in the state of tn . but not only this state all states exept del. and nc . will requier a m/c endorsment

[TharkunRT]

billybobnbaxter, on Feb 28 2008, 09:41 AM, said:

with legal research i have found you will need a valid ca. drivers license and a m/c endorsment to operate a spyder in the state of tn . but not only this state all states exept del. and nc . will requier a m/c endorsment

May I ask where this information was acquired from ?

[billybob]

Tharkun#409, on Feb 28 2008, 11:44 AM, said:

May I ask where this information was acquired from ?

the thp a friend there and my county sheriff both are good friends
see my reply in the licence poll thread

[TharkunRT]

billybobnbaxter, on Feb 28 2008, 09:54 AM, said:

the thp a friend there and my county sheriff both are good friends
see my reply in the licence poll thread

Thanks I just read your other posts, but I "think" there is some confusion on this issue.

[Marc]

Tharkun#409, on Feb 28 2008, 12:56 PM, said:

Thanks I just read your other posts, but I "think" there is some confusion on this issue.

Any CA owners that have experience with this issue, let us know.

[billybob]

Tharkun#409, on Feb 28 2008, 11:56 AM, said:

Thanks I just read your other posts, but I "think" there is some confusion on this issue.

i was just going by what they told me. i did not even know this existed outside of the commercial end of driving till today . i take there word for it as they are the heads in there field and they give the tickets
i think it is a ticket for driving out of class { no endorsment} up to the officer.

they spent 45 min with me explaning this as i was concerned about folks coming to gatlinburg and did not anyone to be in trouble . thank god the let me off the hook for lunch they kidded me it would cost for that
priviliged info

[Ken5517]

Marc, on Feb 28 2008, 10:00 AM, said:

Any CA owners that have experience with this issue, let us know.

I'm glad I brought it up!!!!!!!

[Trigger]

I have my M1 license, good to go, CA all the way to TN.
However, I might be flown back to the ship and still be out in the ocean when the rally starts. I will have to get back on you for this one.

[billybob]

Trigger, on Mar 8 2008, 02:48 AM, said:

I have my M1 license, good to go, CA all the way to TN.
However, I might be flown back to the ship and still be out in the ocean when the rally starts. I will have to get back on you for this one.

look forward to meeting you in gatlinburg. and thank you for you service in the armed service. i know i sure do appriciate it

[B1TTEN #509]

billybobnbaxter, on Mar 8 2008, 11:42 AM, said:

look forward to meeting you in gatlinburg. and thank you for you service in the armed service. i know i sure do appriciate it

+ millions of Americans

[smokster]

billybobnbaxter, on Feb 28 2008, 09:41 AM, said:

with legal research i have found you will need a valid ca. drivers license and a m/c endorsment to operate a spyder in the state of tn . but not only this state all states exept del. and nc . will requier a m/c endorsment

Again, if CA does not have program to test with the Spyder, how are you to get the test?
Maybe travel to TN and take the test?
Do not believe you need any other license that your plate on the back states CA drivers license, CA test.

[billybob]

smokster, on Mar 8 2008, 11:21 AM, said:

Again, if CA does not have program to test with the Spyder, how are you to get the test?
Maybe travel to TN and take the test?
Do not believe you need any other license that your plate on the back states CA drivers license, CA test.

i just dont have the energy to put into this topic anymore i've called highway patrols or state police in some states and they tell me the same thing . just call them in a state and find out . they are very happy to assist

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[B1TTEN #509]

It's like everthing else, it's only illegal if you get caught.

[TharkunRT]

Perhaps this will clarify why CA drivers do not need a motorcycle endorsement in other states. The info below is from the Tennessee state codes, all other states have the same requirement, may use different wording.

Tennessee Code Title 55 Motor and other vehicles Chapter 50 Driver Licenses :

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55-50-304. Persons exempt from licensing. — The following persons are exempt from licensing under this chapter:

(4) A nonresident who is at least twenty-one (21) years of age and who has in immediate possession a valid license equivalent to a Tennessee class license issued to such person in such person's home state or country may operate a motor vehicle of a comparable class in this state.

Using the above stated code, if I have a CA drivers license, the Spyder is licensed as a motorcycle, and I'm riding in the state of Tennessee, I do not need to have the M1 endorsement since CA does not require it.

The CA class C license is equivalent to the Tennessee class D license.. No where in the Tennessee codes does it state or infer that a nonresident driver will need the Class M Tennessee endorsement.

I can understand conflicting info when talking to different states, I have had conflicting answers here at my local DMV, and even talking with city police, CA Sheriff, and the CHP, some of the officers had no clue that a 3 wheeled motorcycle did not require an M1 endorsement.

[Bullet24]

Tharkun#409, on Mar 9 2008, 05:33 AM, said:

Perhaps this will clarify why CA drivers do not need a motorcycle endorsement in other states. The info below is from the Tennessee state codes, all other states have the same requirement, may use different wording.

Tennessee Code Title 55 Motor and other vehicles Chapter 50 Driver Licenses :
Using the above stated code, if I have a CA drivers license, the Spyder is licensed as a motorcycle, and I'm riding in the state of Tennessee, I do not need to have the M1 endorsement since CA does not require it.

The CA class C license is equivalent to the Tennessee class D license.. No where in the Tennessee codes does it state or infer that a nonresident driver will need the Class M Tennessee endorsement.

I can understand conflicting info when talking to different states, I have had conflicting answers here at my local DMV, and even talking with city police, CA Sheriff, and the CHP, some of the officers had no clue that a 3 wheeled motorcycle did not require an M1 endorsement.

Thanks for the clarification tharkun it has been debated a little. Billybob, please dont take offense to us trying our own research, we really do appreciate the fact that you were trying to help us californians out so we dont get into trouble, and if i make it to the rally i will definitely find you and buy you a beer good lookin out

[billybob]

Bullet24, on Jul 24 2008, 12:29 PM, said:

Thanks for the clarification tharkun it has been debated a little. Billybob, please dont take offense to us trying our own research, we really do appreciate the fact that you were trying to help us californians out so we dont get into trouble, and if i make it to the rally i will definitely find you and buy you a beer good lookin out

oh im done with this i just stated what was told to me by 2 friends 1 a lt in the tn state police and 2 sheriff david andrews from putnum co . my co. which sheriff andrews did some research before he gave me an answer. had to edit this i also talk with my attorney and friend ,and partner ,b.f. "jack"lowery who is a well respected a attorney and he also agreed with the formentiond law enforcment persons

This post has been edited by billybobnbaxter: 24 July 2008 - 09:54 PM