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Jan 14, 2020 07:39
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English term

Previous Type : A

Not for points English to French Law/Patents Transport / Transportation / Shipping Driving licence Colorado US
This appears on a driving licence from Colorado. I assume the type "A" is the one for young drivers (from 16 to 21), but I would like to be sure as I couldn't find info.
My client thinks this is the right explanation.

If anyone has any details about this, I would appreciate.

Thank you

Anne-Lise
Proposed translations (French)
4 catégorie précédente : A

Discussion

B D Finch Jan 20, 2020:
@Asker See the note that I have just added to my answer.
Anne-Lise Simond (asker) Jan 20, 2020:
Thank you all for your help! I've finally added a note saying that it "A" might be for young drivers, as I thought this was the most relevant option (which my client has also confirmed).
Alison MacG Jan 15, 2020:
Adult I think the A may refer to Adult (as in Full adult driver license)

To drive in Colorado you are required to hold a valid minor or adult driver license.
I’m between 15 and 21(First Timer) - Apply for Instruction Permit
I’m between 16 and 21(Permit Holder) - Apply for Minor Driver License
I’m 21+ (First Timers, Permit or Minor License Holders)- Apply for Full (Adult) Driver License
https://driving-tests.org/colorado/drivers-license-guide/
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/adult-license
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/minor-license
Lorraine Dubuc Jan 14, 2020:
Type de véhicule que le permis permet de conduire? Dans le cas présent, on dirait que le A correspond à motocyclette. https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Permis_de_conduire

Proposed translations

2 days 10 hrs
English term (edited): previous Type: A

catégorie précédente : A

I don't think that this is directly equivalent to any of the French licence categories, so you will need to add a note. It is dangerous to assume, as Lorraine has done, that licensing categories are the same between countries. They clearly are not.


https://driving-tests.org/colorado/drivers-license-guide/
"Class A/B/C
These are commercial driver licenses (CDL) that allow you to operate any combination of vehicles with gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 26,001 pounds or more provided the GVRW of the vehicle towed is more than 10,000 pounds (Class A); any vehicle with GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more or towing a vehicle with GVWR not in excess of 10,000 pounds (Class B); any single vehicle or combination of vehicles that transports 16 or more passengers (including the driver) or is placarded for transportation of hazardous materials (Class C)."

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Note added at 2 days 10 hrs (2020-01-16 18:25:11 GMT)
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In support of understanding "Type A" as "Class A", note that the text quoted above comes below the following heading:
"Types of Driver's Licenses in Colorado
For each license type there's a corresponding type of instruction permit"

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Note added at 6 days (2020-01-20 15:19:43 GMT)
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I have now found the following, which suggests that Lorraine may have been correct in thinking that Type A referred to motorbikes:

https://seofcviseo.netlify.com/colorado-drivers-license-prev...
" In addition to a class, a driver’s license may be endorsed with a letter to expand on the types of vehicles that can be driven by the holder of the license. The endorsements are as follows: • A – valid for all motorcycles • B – valid for school buses • C – valid for motorcycle and school buses • D – valid for motorcycles with engine size exceeding 50 cubic centimeters, but not exceeding 550 cubic centimeters • E – valid for vehicles equipped with air brakes."
Note from asker:
Thank you! I had found this info, but it didn't fit with the situation. I've finally added a note saying that it "A" might be for young drivers, as I thought this was the most relevant option (which my client has also confirmed).
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