In article , "Ryan, KC8PMX"
writes:

As one PP'er to another, it is an honor to know you! It's nice to know
that
we're morally and intellectually superior to the dumbed-down, unwashed,
non-PP'ing hoardes of inferior drivers.

Should we form an official club, pay some dues, wear a ton of
patches/buttons etc.?? lol

Ryan:

All of the above! I propose that we also have Parallel Parking contests
and sponsor awards programs. A person who PP's 100 times would
get the basic Century Award; then 500 PP's would qualify you for the
Silver PP Award, then Gold, then Platinum, then Diamond, etc. etc.
Naturally, we'll have the official club with dues, a Board of Directors,
Officers, Executive Committee meetings, a web site, and an entire
range of Official PP Club Men's and Ladie's wear.

Michigan still has "Chauffeur's" licenses? Which class of CDL is that
equivalent to? Here in Delaware, I'm told that Emergency Vehicle
operators don't require anything more than a standard Class D Driver's
license. They do, however, have to be a card-carrying member of
the "Emergency Service" (usually a local volunteer FD) to which
the emergency vehicle is registered.

The MI Chauffers is one step down from the National CDL thingy as I believe
if I remember correctly it allows you to drive any vehicle 25,999Lbs and
under, as well as tow any trailer under that same weight. For passenger
vehicles, up to 15, otherwise that would require the CDL-C if memory serves
correctly. It also is the same license that covers a "driver for hire" from
anything from a pizza or other delivery person, limo driver etc. I had a
CDL a while back but have not elected to get it again.

Michigan has a specific class, which entails a 6 hour classroom
instruction, a skills driving course (1-2 hours depending on the course,
instructor etc.) and 8 hours driving with your chief to qualify for the
permit. As long as you pass the requirements for this, you can drive
emergency vehicles under emergency and non-emergency official department
business within the state of Michigan. Exception would be if you are
transporting the vehicle across state lines such as if your department were
buying a used pumper from another department in a different state, that
would require a CDL license.......

OK, that's pretty much what I expected. I was just surprised to hear
the term "Chauffeur's License" used again! Thanks for the info.

73 de Larry, K3LT