Commercial Plateing Question

[raschippo]

I ahve a Leyland Hippo built in 1944, I am involved in a project where the vehicle may be used for commercial gain but will not carry any load. Do I need to get it plated and is it possible to plate a 1944 10 tonner?

[ArtistsRifles]

I guess the question is - "how used for commercial gain"???

 

This might have a bearing on the answers you seek!

[ian2b]

Hi Julian, Your project isnt for personal gain but is to raise money for a charity so i would say its the same as when we use the trucks to support the british legion or other organisations. Thats only my view so am open to correction if anyone knows better.

[raschippo]

yes, but we are selling seats in our support vehicles to help pay for the trip and also seeking commercial sponsorship. After we have raised what we need to do the trip we are going to concentrait on doing the charity collections.

[ArtistsRifles]

On that basis - I think you should be OK as you are. A phone call to your insurers is generally a good bet if you are going to carry any one in the back.

Plating is generally only needed if carrying the specified load weight.

 

Again, like Ian, I.m open to correction here though................

[Adrian Barrell]

Two seperate problems to consider. If it's being used unladen, it is exempt from testing and plating. If it's being used in connection with anyone's trade or business, it needs an operators licence. Technically, carrying people in the back is not unladen but I doubt anybody would complain for a charitable event. Similarly, as it's for a charity, it's probably alright for the o- licence too. Good point about the insurers though. In the event of a claim, you can be sure they will look on it less charitably. (pun intended)