operators licence

[dangerous brian]

Been toying with the idea of getting a 7.5 tonner with hiab,it just ticks all the right boxes,but ive never had a operators licence before,i wont be carrying any paid loads just what i cut for my self,how easy is it to get one and are there ways around one,ie special purpose vehichle,or mabe a limited use operators ,i know you used to be able to get one,any input would be great:confused1:

[Peter]

Its straightforward enough.

 

Put the ad in your paper, see how many objections you get, fill in the application forms, pay the fees and send it off.

 

A restricted licence covers you for carrying your own goods and tools, and is slightly easier to get.

 

It will cost around £700 in fees.

[niftysteve]

do you have to park the vehicle in a certain place

 

seem to remember a scaffolder mate having probs with parking his lorry

[treequip]

An “O” licence is a simple thing and relatively simple to acquire.

There is a bit more to it than this but the main elements are

A suitable place to keep the vehicle

 

The ability to inspect and maintain it to the required standard or have an agreement in place to someone else do it for you

 

The funds available to do the above

[treequip]

do you have to park the vehicle in a certain place

 

seem to remember a scaffolder mate having probs with parking his lorry

 

One of the main points of the licence is the operating centre

[dangerous brian]

Cheers guys as i thought really although someone told me that you had to have a certain amount of money,in the bank to prove you can run and maintain it any truth in this cheers DB.

[treequip]

Cheers guys as i thought really although someone told me that you had to have a certain amount of money,in the bank to prove you can run and maintain it any truth in this cheers DB.

 

You have to have access to funds to provide for the required standard of maintenance and repair.

 

Most people take this to mean a good bank balance but in truth an overdraft facility or credit card can suffice.

[dangerous brian]

Ahh that makes a little more sense.

[Peter]

£3400 for the first vehicle and £1700 for each subsequent vehicle applied for, assuming you are applying for a restricted licence.

[bob]

£3400 for the first vehicle and £1700 for each subsequent vehicle applied for, assuming you are applying for a restricted licence.

 

sorry peter whats that for

is that available funds needed or registration fees