In most states, you can be hired as a limousine driver with the standard licence your state issues for regular passenger vehicles. Some states, however, use a "chauffeur's licence" for taxicabs, limousines, vans carrying 15 passengers or less, etc. You would need to check with your state's DMV to find out which system your state uses.
There are only two instances where a Commercial Drivers Licence is required for a limo:
Varies by jurisdiction. In the US, some states don't require a license upgrade, while others will have a chauffeur's license. These are valid, so long as the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of the vehicle is 26,000 lbs. or less, and it's designed not to transport more than 15 persons (including the driver).
A person does need a special license in order to drive a limo if they are going to be doing it as a job. If the person is not going to get paid and will be driving the limo leisurely, they will not need a special license.
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In most cases, you just need a license from the local government. However, if the limo is big/long enough, it may require a CDL to drive.
As far as federal regulations go, no. However, some states have a 'chauffeur's licence' or special class of licence they require taxi drivers, limo drivers, etc. to have. You would need to inquire with your state's Department of Motor Vehicles to determine if this is the case with your state or not.
Yes and no, Obama can drive around all he wants, but usually gets driven around in a limo.
This law varies by state. States which have a chauffeur's license system typically require it for all livery vehicles.
How old are you? Get a ride? Taxi? Friend? Parents? Limo? Boat? Plane? Feet? Bus? But for normal average people: 1) get a friend to drive you and have her meet you. 2) get your parents to drive u and have her meet you. 3) get her to drive you with friends. 4) get a license.
Elton John's "Rocketman"
You can drive a limo not ride in one.
Most notably any drug trafficking charges. Each jurisdiction that issues a limo license will have its own rules by which it does.
Most limo services in general will not allow a client to drive because they are liable for any accidents or damage that may occur while thier vehicle is in use. You can call around and ask if this is permitted by any of the companies. there are no limo services in houston that will allow you to drive your own limo rental.
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