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How to tell if you need a towing licence


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If you are stopped for being over weight/GTW you MUST be weighed. They can not use the plated weights.

 

However this is about licences.

 

If you are stopped for no trailer towing licence then they do use plated weights.

 

This is clearly not just about license, weight is obviously also an important factor.

 

I do not claim to be 100% correct, but I'm sure I'm wrong.

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The letter refers to the weight VOSA will apply, IE actual weight, not plated weight.

 

 

That is for C&U not licencing.

 

Licencing is done on plated weights.

 

Can you on your car Cat B licence that allows you to drive up to 3500kg drive an empty 7000kg lorry that has a real weight of 3400kg?

 

No you cant as its the plated or potential weights that are used.

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So tell me all this trailer stuff is interesting (once again) As I passed my test in 1968 do I still need the man with the red flag to walk in front of me? According to SWMBO I do.

 

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No!

 

You need to hang up the keys, step away from the vehicle and go catch a bus :001_tt2:

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This is clearly not just about license, weight is obviously also an important factor.

 

I do not claim to be 100% correct, but I'm sure I'm wrong.

 

 

What are you smoking / drinking?

 

This thread was about IF you need a towing LICENCE or not.

 

 

Not if you are over weight.

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