Do I need operator's license for that?

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sweetleaf:

Tramper:
OK, here goes…
Yes. You can drive an artic unit on a cat C licence, with the 5th wheel in place.
No. You will not need a O’ licence as it will be a private HGV
No. you do not need to use the Tachograph as it is a private HGV (Although I would strongly advise that you do)
No. I don’t think your car insurance will cover you for a private HGV, but for around £100.00 you can get a policy which will cover you from Barry Grainger insurance.

and…if you think Amsterdam is on the way from the UK to poland, I’m glad I’m not paying for the diesel. :laughing:

Ayup,so where is Amsterdam then,have they moved it?He could be getting the ferry to Imuijden,so unless Im mistaken he can visit Amsterdam en route :wink: :wink: cheers Joe.

Driving form Glasgow to Amsterdam is about 700 miles, at 10mpg that would be around £315.00

Newcaste to Amsterdam on the boat is £1000.00+
aferry.to/faresearch/results … 1118210704

Dover Dunkerque is £225.00
aferry.to/faresearch/results … 1118210704

Taking a cheap unit to break in Poland, which way would you go? :wink: :laughing:

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Ayup Tramper,I was just checking they havent moved Amsterdam,and saying it could be on way to Poland depending on Ferry crossing :wink: .You are correct its expensive but Im not interested what it costs, just pointing out it could be en route if he wanted a day in the Dam. cheers Joe. :laughing:

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Relax, guys! I told you, that I don’t want to drive into the Red light district with that lorry or whatever.

Some polish lorries are going to Poland form Calais via near Tilburg and Apeldoorn to avoid the Ruhr area and from that route if I park somewhere at motorway parking near Appeldorn I can be in Amsterdam in about on hour (lot of drivers are taking hitchhikers in Holland)

I wasn’t planning nothing more!