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Laws for driving LWB Hightop Transit 3.5 tonnes
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it is over laden then it shouldnt be on the road.
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it is over laden then it shouldnt be on the road.
bullit
Doesn't stop anyone.
My dad's MOT'd an escort van while the owner had a cargo of bananas in it. The 4 post lift said no. Had to take it away and unload before it could be tested.
I drive a 3.3 tonne Vauxhall Movano (soon to be a VW Crafter with any luck) on a standard Cat B licence (passed 2005) with no problems. As others have said, just don't go over the weight limit of the van as then the licence won't apply and the van becomes illegal.
A LWB Transit is NOT 3.5 tonnes, its maximum kerb weight including payload is 3.5t.
The Licence will still apply, you would simply get done for overloading if caught.
You can drive up to an unladen 3.5t on a normal car license. I asked the traffic policeman next door to explain it to me as I just bought a 3.5t LDV.
Dureth - please can you confirm as i'm really confused about this issue
is what you say here correct even if the registered weight is over 3.5t please? @Dureth
A LWB Transit is NOT 3.5 tonnes, its maximum kerb weight including payload is 3.5t.
The Licence will still apply, you would simply get done for overloading if caught.
That for those unaware is including driver and passenger (if fitted) as well. Had one fined for being overweight years ago as it was bang on 3.5t without the driver and just over with the driver in position.
You couldn't have taken some time in the past 11 years to check this yourself?
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It is on MAM so if the MAM is over 3.5 tons you can't drive it on a B license.
It is clear on the DVLA website the limits are based on MAM https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories
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"can I do dodgy/illegal thing?"
No.
No.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&f=23&t=943817
Do you'd need to modify the suspension and possibly brakes - just take your C test.
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Down plating doesn't normally involve replacing parts, it's common with motorhomes & horse boxes to allow them to be driven with a B license. The manufacturer will send out a new plate with the lower MAM the downside is you need to be careful not to then be overweight when loaded. If any conditions are required for the new MAM the manufacturer will advise before issuing the new plate
i would like to, but it literally costs over £1200 to do it and i don't need to be able to drive lorries, minibuses or commercial beasts for work, just my camper
plus it takes ages to do it, get responses from DVLA, do tests, revise, take lessons and i just don't have time
this seems like a perfectly legal and cheaper alternative which works for my personal circumstance... so hopefully it does!
plus it takes ages to do it, get responses from DVLA, do tests, revise, take lessons and i just don't have time
this seems like a perfectly legal and cheaper alternative which works for my personal circumstance... so hopefully it does!
As was posted a long time ago in this thread you have to watch out for the speed limits as well.
Rather than start another thread anyone have any ideas on my double-cab pickup as generally the Nissan Navara gets an exception from the lower limit for trucks but mine has these details on the V5:
Revenue/max permissible mass: 3240 gross
Mass in service: 2225
Which I think technically puts it over the weight for the lower limits but even the DVLA can't seem to give me an answer (the actual model varies between 2040Kg and 2060Kg on paper "unladen weight" and 2110Kg, 2150Kg, 2185Kg curb weight just to make it more confusing).
Rather than start another thread anyone have any ideas on my double-cab pickup as generally the Nissan Navara gets an exception from the lower limit for trucks but mine has these details on the V5:
Revenue/max permissible mass: 3240 gross
Mass in service: 2225
Which I think technically puts it over the weight for the lower limits but even the DVLA can't seem to give me an answer (the actual model varies between 2040Kg and 2060Kg on paper "unladen weight" and 2110Kg, 2150Kg, 2185Kg curb weight just to make it more confusing).
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