Hi all
I just wanted to ask here first and find out what the real answer is before even wanting to attempt in asking VOSA
Currently looking at a Ford Ranger, or a LWB transit and from time to time will need to tow a trailer, so I have been already informed that I will need an operators licence because Im using the vehicle and trailer for " Hire and reward " and the GVW are over 3500kg…
So my vehicle has to be fitted with a tacho, so how does this work when I use the vehicle for my own personal use ? or if I wanted to visit family in the North and I chose to take the trailer… you never know something might come up…
Don’t want them idiots from VOSA telling me that I’m committing an infringement and fining my ■■■…Did see someone inform me I cant drive a vehicle with a tacho for person use…
Thats being discussed right here.
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=97830
A Ford Ranger (and other large family SUVs) is classified as a Dual Purpose Vehicle and does not require an Operators Licence for towing.
This can get interesting …
4x4 with trailer does commercial delivery from A to B
Driver has a brother who lives at B and moves private stuff from B to A
VOSA have often stated that a commercial journey is a round trip from A to B to A
Hmmm…
Which is obviously rubbish. A tachograph should be used to record Activity within EU Regs. Explain to me where a private journey falls into EU Regs
Dar1976
In the words of VOSA so far… if the vehicle has a GVM of 3495 and the trailer has a GVM of 3500kg then the combined weight is over 3.5t and because its being used for reward and hire then the vehicle must be fitted with a tacho
Yes but you do not have to use it in scope for all mileage unless it is being used 100% for hire and reward.