Minibus Size Limits on regular license

[Chorlton]

looking to hire a mini-bus - anyone know what the largest size i can hire on a regular license is?

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

3.5 ton, 15 seater IIRC.


Edit - I have a feeling it depends on how recently you passed your test, the rules changed sometime around '97 I think.

 

[Chorlton]

3.5 ton, 15 seater IIRC.


Edit - I have a feeling it depends on how recently you passed your test, the rules changed sometime around '97 I think.

really? - i passed way before then

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

really? - i passed way before then

You're fine then. You can drive up to a 7.5ton truck

 

[Chorlton]

Keep on truckin!


errrr.... at risk of my defence being:

'Yeah, sure beesonthewhatnow told me it was fine'

'beesonthewhatnow'

'ohhh i met him on the electroweb'


can anyone confirm what my limits are?

also anyone know which national chain are the best to go through?

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

Trust me

See, I speak the truth

 

[Giles]

You're fine then. You can drive up to a 7.5ton truck

You can. But if you want to take lots of people, you would probably be better off with a minibus!

Giles..

 

[beesonthewhatnow]

I disagree:

 

[cybertect]

ISTR there's also a limit of 12 passengers after which you need a Public Service Vehicle licence.

Edit: this may be ancient history and only if you're driving for Hire & Reward.

/ignore

 

[Giles]

ISTR there's also a limit of 12 passengers after which you need a Public Service Vehicle licence.

Not if you passed your test pre-1997 and you are not being paid. Its up to 17 people including the driver, so 16 passengers. I know about this, because I own a minibus.

If you want to drive "for hire and reward" however, you must get the PCV licence, however many people you take in your minibus.

Giles..