the_bear Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Hi All, Are you able to drive a Green Goddess on a standard UK car driving license? or does it only apply to licenses issued before 1997? Thanks in advance for your help Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markheliops Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 Hi Steve As far as I am aware - you can drive the Goddess on a car license - but I stand to be corrected. :dunno: Markheliops Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeEnfield Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmite!! Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 It's all here... http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/WhatCanYouDriveAndYourObligations/DG_4022547 http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/WhatCanYouDriveAndYourObligations/DG_4022499 http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/WhatCanYouDriveAndYourObligations/DG_4022708 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bear Posted April 7, 2007 Author Share Posted April 7, 2007 my word there are a lot of exemptions... does this rule apply? "goods vehicles manufactured before 1 January 1960, used unladen and not drawing a laden trailer" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooTallMike Posted April 7, 2007 Share Posted April 7, 2007 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_bear Posted April 8, 2007 Author Share Posted April 8, 2007 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) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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