In a nutshell, if you have a van that has a total weight of 3.5 tonnes or under, you don’t need to fit it with a tachograph, whether you drive it in the UK or in the European Union. However, the moment you drive any vehicle over this weight, you need – with very few exemptions – to fit a tachograph.
Does a 3.5 T van need a tachograph?
If you use a smaller vehicle (eg a 4×4) for towing, you’ll only need a tachograph if its total weight is more than 3.5 tonnes.
Do you have to use a tacho in a van?
Do I need a tachograph for my van? You only need a tachograph if the Gross Vehicle Weight of your van exceeds 3.5 tonnes. (Gross Vehicle Weight refers to the weight of a fully loaded van – it’s distinct from Gross Kerb Weight, which basically refers to the weight of an empty van.)
What vehicles are tachographs exempt?
The following vehicles are the only vehicles that are exempt from the LCV tachograph rules:
- Vehicles which cannot exceed 40km/h.
- Emergency service and armed forces vehicles.
- Breakdown recovery vehicles that are within 100km of their base.
- Vehicles which are being road tested for any maintenance or repair work.
Who needs tachographs?
Builders are legally obliged to fit a tachograph if the vehicle in question weighs more than 3.5 tonnes. This is often referred to as the gross vehicle weight (GVW) or the maximum authorised mass (MAM). You can find your vehicle’s weight limits in the owner’s manual.
Can I drive a 3.5 ton Luton van on a car licence?
Can you drive a Luton van on a normal licence? Yes, you’re permitted to drive a Luton-sized van under 3.5 tonnes. This includes any public roads where vans are allowed. But if you passed your driving test before January 1 1997, the van can weigh up to 7.5 tonnes.
Is a Luton van An LGV?
A Luton van is classed as a PLG (Private/Light Goods) vehicle, can be driven on a normal car licence and can have a GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of no more than 3,500kg.
When can you drive without a Tacho?
15 calendar days
You can only drive without a tacho card for a maximum of 15 calendar days. The DVLA is required to issue you a new card within 5 working days, so this should not be a huge problem. If your card has expired, you effectively don’t have one.
Can I use a logbook instead of tachograph?
It is acceptable either to use a log book or tachograph recording equipment to keep these records. If you are keeping records then you must have the current record book with you whenever you are on duty.
Who is exempt from Driver CPC?
You do not need Driver CPC if you meet all of these conditions: your main work activity is not driving lorries, buses or coaches. the vehicle is being driven within a 62 mile (100km) radius of your base. you’re the only person in the vehicle.
Do you need a CPC to drive a 3.5 ton van trailer?
If you will be driving a vehicle that is over 3.5 tonnes or holding over 9 passengers and want to receive payment for doing so, then yes you do need a CPC.
What vehicles are not exempt?
The changes mean that cars, vans and motorbikes over 40 years of age are now MOT exempt, providing that they haven’t been significantly modified. Trucks, lorries and other large good vehicles are not exempt and will still require an annual MOT. The same rules apply to kit cars and self-built vehicles.
What are the rules for tachographs?
Tachograph rules surrounding cards
- You must always use a card when operating your vehicle.
- One smart card per driver – One of the most crucial tachograph rules is that you cannot share your smart card with other drivers.
- The DVLA must have correct and up to date contact information for you.
Can I drive 7.5 t without tacho?
In a nutshell, if you have a van that has a total weight of 3.5 tonnes or under, you don’t need to fit it with a tachograph, whether you drive it in the UK or in the European Union. However, the moment you drive any vehicle over this weight, you need – with very few exemptions – to fit a tachograph.
What are the three types of tachographs?
There are four types of tachograph cards. The driver card, the control card, the workshop card and the company card. Driver cards are used by drivers to record driving, rest and activity information.
Why do tachographs drive without card?
The main reason for driving without a tachograph card is allowed when the card is irretrievable (lost, damaged, malfunctioning or stolen). A misplaced or ‘forgotten’ card is not considered a valid reason, neither is an expired card. One must always ensure a valid and up to date tachograph card.
Can I drive a Luton van on a normal car Licence?
You can drive a van up to 3,500kg if you have a standard car driving licence. View your driving licence information to check what types of vehicles you can drive.
What driving category is a Luton van?
Yes, if you passed your driving test on or after 1 January 1997 you will have category B entitlement on your driving licence. You can legally drive a Luton van with a GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of 3.5 tonnes.
What license do I need to drive Luton van?
You need a different licence to drive heavier vehicles. A category C1 licence allows the holder to drive vehicles that weigh between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes, while a category C1 E covers vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes with a trailer over 750kg and combined weight of up to 12,000kg.
What MOT class is a Luton van?
A Class 4 MOT is your standard MOT test for most cars or vehicles with up to 8 passenger seats. This includes taxis, private hire cars, ambulances, motorhomes, campervans, most vans and smaller commercial vehicles with a weight of up to 3,000 kg.
Is a Luton van a B1?
Q: Do I need a special license to drive any of your hire vehicles? All vehicles on the Traffic Self Drive fleet can be driven with a standard UK car driving license (category B1), including Luton tail-lift vans and 9-seater people carriers.