# 75 Pa.C.S. § 1608: Nonresident CDL

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1608

## Section

- **Citation:** 75 Pa.C.S. § 1608
- **Heading:** Nonresident CDL
- **Jurisdiction:** Pennsylvania
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** PA Code / Title 75 / Chapter 16 / Section 1608

## Text

(a) Issuance of nonresident CDL.--The department may issue a nonresident CDL to a resident of a foreign jurisdiction. The following apply:

(1) The word "nondomiciled" shall appear on the face of the nonresident CDL.

(2) An applicant shall surrender any nonresident CDL issued by another state.

(3) Prior to issuing a nonresident CDL, the department shall establish the practical capability of revoking, suspending or canceling the nonresident CDL and disqualifying the commercial motor vehicle driving privilege of that person.

(b) Other provisions applicable.--All provisions of this chapter applicable to the commercial driver's license for a resident of this Commonwealth, except the residency requirement, and all provisions of this title applicable to drivers' licenses shall be applicable to a nonresident CDL.

(c) Waiver of testing requirement.--The department may issue a nonresident CDL to a resident of a foreign jurisdiction without requiring additional testing if the driver possesses a valid CDL issued by another state or by the foreign jurisdiction of the driver and the United States Secretary of Transportation has determined that the commercial motor vehicle testing and licensing standards in the foreign jurisdiction meet the testing standards established in Federal regulations. (Oct. 22, 2015, P.L.199, No.49, eff. 60 days)

2015 Amendment. Act 49 amended subsec. (a) and added subsec.

(c).

## Nearby sections

- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1601 Short title of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1601.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1602 Purpose and construction of chapter.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1602.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1603 Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1603.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1604 Notification requirements for drivers.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1604.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1605 Employer responsibilities.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1605.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1606 Requirement for commercial driver's license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1606.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1607 Commercial driver's license qualification standards.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1607.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1608 Nonresident CDL.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1608.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1609 Application for commercial driver's license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1609.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1609.1 Type of driving certification requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1609.1.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1609.2 Medical certification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1609.2.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1609.3 Noncompliance with certification requirements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1609.3.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1610 Commercial driver's license.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1610.md)
- [75 Pa.C.S. § 1611 Disqualification.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_PA_T75_C16_S1611.md)

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