Motorsports

Do you need a Motorsports Permit?

Follow the steps below to find out if you qualify for a motorsports permit.

Step 1:

To qualify for a motorsports permit, you must be going to an Automobile Competition Committee for the United States (ACCUS) sanctioned event at one of the locations currently authorized per CVC 35401.5 (g). Refer to the ACCUS Motorsports Locations (PDF) for a list of qualifying locations. If you are not going to any of those locations, a motorsports permit is not available. However, a permit may be issued for out of state events or returning from out of state events. If you are going to a qualified location or going to/coming back from an out of state event, please follow Step 2 below.

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Step 2:

Vehicle Combinations:

• Commercial Vehicle:
• Interstate and National Network Route (STAA):
• Semi-trailer is less than or equal to 53'-0" AND KPRA is less than or equal to 46'-0"
• Action: Permit Not Required
• Semi-trailer is greater than 53'-0" but less than or equal to 56'-0" in length AND KPRA is less than or equal to 46'-0"
• Action: Permit Required
  Submit online after logging into Caltrans Transportation Permit System (CTPS)
• State Highway Route (Non-STAA/CA Legal):
• Overall length is 65'-0" or less
• Action: Permit Not Required
• KPRA greater than 40'-0" or overall length greater than 65'-0"
• Action: Permit Required
  Submit online after logging into Caltrans Transportation Permit System (CTPS)
  
  
• Non-Commercial Vehicle:
• Overall length greater than 65'-0":
• Toterhome w/Trailer
• Action: Permit Required
  Submit online after logging into Caltrans Transportation Permit System (CTPS)
• Other
• Action: Permit Required
  Submit online after logging into Caltrans Transportation Permit System (CTPS)
• Overall length is 65'-0" or less
• Action: Permit Not Required

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For complete information on Motorsports Laws in the CVC, visit the Motorsports info homepage.