Trailer - Do I need operators licence to tow trailer ?

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Thu 12 Nov 2020 23:31
Trailer - Do I need operators licence to tow trailer ? - mikeandvan

I am trying to expand my removals business as cheaply as I can. I looked at getting a large box trailer, 14ft long, and towing it with a 3.5T luton van. The combined weight of van + trailer would of course be much greater than 3.5T. So I read from the Gov.uk website that I need an operators licence just to tow this trailer, not only that but need to upgrade my licence, that;s not so bad, but to have an operators licence you need an operators centre of operations!

No wonder so many drive inadequate luton vans! These vans only take 1 tonne max, they are rubbish.

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Fri 13 Nov 2020 08:14
Trailer - Do I need operators licence to tow trailer ? - RT

You will need BE driving licence, if you passed your car test after 1997 you'll need to take the +E towing test - as you're running a business you'll also need to fit, and use, a tachograph when the trailer is in use.

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Fri 13 Nov 2020 09:13
Trailer - Do I need operators licence to tow trailer ? - Bromptonaut

I note what is said about Operators Licence and the need to specify an Operating Centre.

Where does mikeandvan propose keeping his van and its trailer?

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Fri 13 Nov 2020 14:43
Trailer - Do I need operators licence to tow trailer ? - Gerry Sanderson

I think you will find the answer in these pages

www.gov.uk/being-a-goods-vehicle-operator

dvd

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