Jump to content

Driving a 'Green Goddess' on a UK license


Recommended Posts

Steve,

I know lots of driving entitlements changed, a while ago,....towing trailers etc, with post late 90's licences.

Might be worth contacting swansea, or dropping in to see local police.

(it may come down to a weight thing,........ie, are you going to be running with the water tank full, etc)

 

Again, I could be wrong...................

 

All the best

 

Andy

Link to comment
Share on other sites

The fire engine guys are going through the mill with this at the moment because there is a lot of debate about what constitutes a load. Water and tools are necessary for fire fighting but constitute load when on a preserved vehicle since they are not fixed to it and are not necessary for the function of the vehicle (ie. fuel, oil, personal toolbox etc.) I think it's ridiculous because there are so few of them out there that it hardly seems worth the bureacratic effort.

 

Point is, I'd suggest you don't focus on it being a fire engine. Think of it as an old lorry. Therefore, it's over 3.5t, was registered pre 1st Jan. 1960, is not being used laden or towing a laden trailer (insert your interpretation of 'laden' here ;-)), is not being used for hire & reward AND you received your license before 1997, you can drive it on a car license.

 

- Mike

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Thanks Mike. I received my license in 2001, and from what i can see it appears that the exemption still applies to me.

 

pre-97 you can drive 7.5 tonnes on a car license anyway. but only up to 3.5 post-97 (Green Goddess is 5.5ton unladen)

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
×
  • Create New...