issued by a state or other jurisdiction of domicile in compliance with the standards contained in 49 C. See Utah Code 53-3-102
CDL: means a license:
(a)
issued substantially in accordance with the requirements of Title XII, Pub. See Utah Code 53-3-102
Commercial motor vehicle: means a motor vehicle or combination of motor vehicles designed or used to transport passengers or property if the motor vehicle:
(i)
has a gross vehicle weight rating or gross vehicle weight of 26,001 or more pounds, or gross combination weight rating or gross combination weight of 26,001 or more pounds or a lesser rating as determined by federal regulation;
(ii)
is designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver; or
(iii)
is transporting hazardous materials and is required to be placarded in accordance with 49 C. See Utah Code 53-3-102
Drive: means :
(a)
to operate or be in physical control of a motor vehicle upon a highway; and
driver: includes any person who is required to hold a CDL under 4, or federal law. See Utah Code 53-3-102
GVWR: means the value specified by the manufacturer as the maximum loaded weight of a single vehicle or GVWR of a combination or articulated vehicle, and includes the GVWR of the power unit plus the total weight of all towed units and the loads on those units. See Utah Code 53-3-402
License: means the privilege to drive a motor vehicle. See Utah Code 53-3-102
Medical certification status: means the medical certification of a commercial driver license holder or commercial motor vehicle operator in any of the following categories:
School bus: means a commercial motor vehicle used to transport pre-primary, primary, or secondary school students to and from home and school, or to and from school sponsored events. See Utah Code 53-3-102
State: means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, any province or territory of Canada, or Mexico. See Utah Code 53-3-402
Vehicle: means every device in, upon, or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a highway, excepting devices used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. See Utah Code 53-1-102
(a)
Classifications:
(i)
Class A: any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, if the GVWR of the one or more vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds;
(ii)
Class B: any single motor vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, including that motor vehicle when towing a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less; and
(iii)
Class C: any single motor vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds or that motor vehicle when towing a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less when the vehicle is designed:
(A)
to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver;
(B)
as a school bus, and weighing less than 26,001 pounds GVWR; or
(C)
to transport hazardous materials that requires the vehicle to be placarded under 49 C.F.R. part 172, Subpart F.
(b)
Endorsements:
(i)
“H” authorizes the driver to drive a commercial motor vehicle transporting hazardous materials as defined in 49 C.F.R. § 383.5.
(ii)
“N” authorizes the driver to drive a tank vehicle.
(iii)
“P” authorizes the driver to drive a motor vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver.
(iv)
“S” authorizes the driver to transport preprimary, primary, or secondary school students from home to school, school to home, or to and from school-sponsored events.
(v)
“T” authorizes the driver to drive a commercial motor vehicle with a double or triple trailer.
(vi)
“X” authorizes the driver to drive a tank vehicle and transport hazardous materials.
(c)
Restrictions:
(i)
“E” restricts the driver from driving a commercial motor vehicle with a manual transmission.
(ii)
“K” restricts the driver to driving intrastate only any commercial motor vehicle as defined by 49 C.F.R. Parts 383 and 390.
(iii)
“L” restricts the driver to driving a commercial motor vehicle not equipped with air brakes.
(iv)
“J” provides for other CDL restrictions.
(v)
“M” restricts a driver from transporting passengers using a class A bus.
(vi)
“N” restricts a driver from transporting passengers using a class A or class B bus.
(vii)
“O” restricts a driver from driving a commercial motor vehicle equipped with a tractor trailer.
(viii)
(A)
“V” indicates that the driver has been issued a variance by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in reference to the driver’s medical certification status.
(B)
A driver with a “V” restriction shall have the letter outlining the specifications for the variance in the driver’s possession along with the driver’s commercial driver license when operating a commercial motor vehicle.
(ix)
“Z” restricts a driver from driving a commercial motor vehicle with non-fully equipped air brakes.
(2)
A commercial driver instruction permit may be granted with the following classifications, endorsements, and restrictions:
(a)
Classifications:
(i)
Class A: any combination of vehicles with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, if the GVWR of the one or more vehicles being towed is in excess of 10,000 pounds;
(ii)
Class B: any single motor vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more, including that motor vehicle when towing a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less; and
(iii)
Class C: any single motor vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds or that motor vehicle when towing a vehicle with a GVWR of 10,000 pounds or less when the vehicle is designed:
(A)
to carry 16 or more passengers, including the driver;
(B)
as a school bus, and weighing less than 26,001 pounds GVWR; or
(C)
to transport hazardous material that requires the vehicle to be placarded under 49 C.F.R. part 172, Subpart F.
(b)
Endorsements:
(i)
“N” authorizes the driver to drive a tank vehicle. An “N” endorsement may only be issued with an “X” restriction.
(ii)
“P” authorizes the driver to drive a motor vehicle designed to carry 16 or more passengers including the driver. A “P” endorsement may only be issued with a “P” restriction.
(iii)
“S” authorizes the driver to transport preprimary, primary, or secondary school students from home to school, school to home, or to and from school-sponsored events. An “S” endorsement may only be issued with a “P” restriction.
(c)
Restrictions:
(i)
“K” restricts the driver to driving intrastate only any commercial motor vehicle as defined by 49 C.F.R. Parts 383 and 390.
(ii)
“L” restricts the driver to driving a commercial motor vehicle not equipped with air brakes.
(iii)
“M” restricts a driver from transporting passengers using a class A bus.
(iv)
“N” restricts a driver from transporting passengers using a class A or class B bus.
(v)
“P” restricts a driver from having one or more passengers in the vehicle while driving a commercial motor vehicle bus unless the passenger is:
(A)
a federal or state auditor or inspector;
(B)
a test examiner;
(C)
another trainee; or
(D)
the CDL holder accompanying the CDIP holder as required in 49 C.F.R. § 383.25.
(vi)
(A)
“V” indicates that the driver has been issued a variance by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in reference to the driver’s medical certification status.
(B)
A driver with a “V” restriction shall have the letter outlining the specifications for the variance in the driver’s possession along with the driver’s commercial driver license when operating a commercial motor vehicle.
(vii)
“X” restricts a driver from having cargo in a commercial motor vehicle tank vehicle.
