MOTORHOMES AND THE LAW
Driving Licences
These are:
- If driver passed test before 1st January 1997, he can drive a motorhome weighing up to 7,500 kg mtplm on his B licence.
- When that driver achieves the age of 70, he can retain the right to drive a vehicle of up to 3, 500 kg mtplm on the same basis as for a car ie three year renewal.
- If he wishes to continue to drive a vehicle over 3500kg, he must submit a medical form D4 completed by his doctor with his renewal application
- If driver passed test after 1st January 1997, he can drive a motorhome of up to 3500kg on his B licence
- If he wishes to drive a motorhome of 3.501 kg mtplm – 7500kg mtplm, he must take an additional test to obtain a C1 licence.
- For all drivers: Over 7,500 kg mtplm a full C driving licence is required, which in turn means passing the relevant c test.
This information is provided by the Motorhome Information as a guide only. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is correct but this guide must not be construed as legal advice. Your motorhome retailer or manufacturer will be pleased to advise on your vehicle.