NCC Motorcaravan Guide - Flipbook - Page 10
DRIVING LICENCES
• If your motorcaravan has a MTPLM
above 3,500 kgs, you need a C1
driving Licence, otherwise you are
not legally entitled to drive the
motorcaravan.
• If you passed your driving test after
1 January 1997, you will not have been
given the Category C1 automatically
and would need to pass a C1 driving
test.
• When you reach 70 years of age, your
driving licence entitlement will
expire. If you have a motorcaravan
over 3500 kgs you should make a
request to the DVLA to retain your
C1 category. In order to meet their
requirements, you will need to take
both a medical and an eyesight test
every two years.
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• Towing with a motorcaravan will
require a B+E licence if the combined
MTPLM of the motorcaravan and the
towed vehicle exceeds 3500kgs. This
may not be shown on your licence
but since December 2021 this has
been granted to B licence holders.
However, if you wish to travel to
Europe and then tow, you will need
to have your licence updated to show
the B+E category.
• If your motorcaravan has a MTPLM
above 3500kgs and your trailer’s
maximum weight exceeds 750kgs,
then a C1+E licence is required.
