Insurance Requirements
California requires that all commercial vehicles entering California have proof of financial responsibility. See the CA. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) website for the insurance required to obtain the Motor Carrier Permit.
Contact DMV
For information on the Motor Carrier Permit, see the DMV's Motor Carrier Permit (MCP) Program - FAQ.
After visiting the DMV website, you may contact DMV, MCP Branch at (916) 657-8153.
Passenger Carriers
| Seating Capacity | Minimum Coverage Required |
| 7 or less, | $750,000 |
| 8 to 15, | $1,500,000 |
| 16 or more, | $5,000,000 |
Legal Truck Access
- Legal Truck Access Homepage
- 45' Buses & Motorhomes
- Exemptions
- Getting to Eureka
- Motorsports
- Truck Lane Use
Related Links:
- Winter Operations - Chain Requirements
- Encroachment Permits
- Exit Number Signs
- Toll Operations
- Truck-Only Lanes
- Transportation Permits
- Permits Contact List
- Road Conditions
- Weigh Stations
- Call Before You Haul
Contact Information:
1120 N Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
Main Phone: (916) 654-5741
Email: Legal Truck Access | District Truck Staff
HQ: Kurt Weiermann & Jasdeep Sandhu