I bought a fire truck with all the bells and whistles, am I legal driving it on the highway?

Question

It was sold by the Government and it's a 1975 and road worthy but is it legal?

Answer 1

Firetruck requires a Class "B" CDL due to size.  You'll need to get it registered, but once you and it are licensed, then yes, totally legal.

With gas prices like they are, totally crazy to drive soemthing that big but, yeah, legal.

Answer 2

i think ur good 2 go maybe even show up at a few fires ask to help!

Answer 3

My friend drive firetruck on the road and no problem. He use it for mechanics to keep all his tools.

Answer 4

I would recommend that you call your local department of motor vehicles office first.

1. if they say it is okay then it will need to comply with your states vehicle inspection laws.

2. if it is over 26,001 pounds then you will need to get both a CDL license (commercial license) and a commercial inspection and follow those rules.

3. you will need to contact your insurance company and see how much more this will cost and dont just keep the minimum requirements for insurance.

Answer 5

It shouldn't be a problem, seeing as how it was on the road before you bought it (i"m assuming). I don't see why you would want one, but to tell you the truth I'm a little jealous.

Answer 6

I don't know.

But that's pretty badass lol.

Answer 7

Legalities will probably vary by state law. I wouldn't expect that runnning the emergency lights and siren would be legal in any state, though.