Operators licence

[simonm]

The 9 week wait for the application to be approved is my main concern. My transits on its last legs and I'm buying 6 and half ton iveco next week.

 

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Even if you buy the vehicle theirs no guarantee that they will grant you the licence in the short term. I found having a suitable operators centre is essential before you submit an application. problem with doing it yourself "especially if you want it asap" is if you make a mistake or miss anything out on your application it has a knock on effect and will delay it even longer.

[JohnLarrigan]

I was looking at a restricted licence cause once the lids out chippings are on my van they're mine. I will definitely ask for an interim licence cheers!

 

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[JohnLarrigan]

Even if you buy the vehicle theirs no guarantee that they will grant you the licence in the short term. I found having a suitable operators centre is essential before you submit an application. problem with doing it yourself "especially if you want it asap" is if you make a mistake or miss anything out on your application it has a knock on effect and will delay it even longer.

 

The van isn't much bigger than a transit. So would the operators centre big a big issue?

 

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[JohnLarrigan]

Be a big issue!

 

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[treequip]

The van isn't much bigger than a transit. So would the operators centre big a big issue?

 

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The requirements for the centre are the same for all trucks and classes of licence

 

It needs to be suitable, i.e. you need to be able to drive in turn and drive out (no reversing out)

 

It needs to be somewhere where the neighbours or planning wont object so your driveway is probably out

 

It needs to be big enough for the number of vehicles and trailers

[simonm]

As Andy said...driveway forget it unless you own a huge house with no neighbors. I looked at ivecos but as like you said they are the same size as a transit you cant get enough in them.

[JohnLarrigan]

What about on the street?

 

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[treequip]

What about on the street?

 

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Definitely not

[simonm]

You don't actually have to park it at your operators centre when not in use it can be kept somewhere like a pub car park or anywhere with ample parking. you need to get it in writing from the person who owns the land were you intend to keep it that they are giving you permission to park there. They do check that you are doing what your supposed to be doing also, so parking it roadside will end in tears.

[benedmonds]

If your think you might expand it's worth applying for extra vehicles so you don't have to reapply in the future.