Easy easy Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hi I am in the process of buying a 1970 Bedford RL and would like to know if I can drive it on a regular car driving licence or not? thanks ! Ps. Got my license in 1983 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcot1751 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Hi Mark, Unsure exactly but I believe your licence should cover you as long as the vehicle is not used for transportation of goods for hire or reward. I am no means certain, but you could look on the DVLA website for clarification. As usual there are regulations in place for type of use etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 You will need CatC ti drive an RL The vehicle is post 1960 and is over 7.5 tonnes It willalso need testing and plating Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arcot1751 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 You will need CatC ti drive an RL The vehicle is post 1960 and is over 7.5 tonnes It willalso need testing and plating Knew someone on here would know the proper answer, I didn't think the RL was actually 1970 but registered then. Didn't realise they actually still made them in the '70's I always assumed they were 1950's :red: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brooky Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 RL's have a long production span (from 1952 to 1969 I think) Therefore some of the early ones were built prior to 1960 If this is the case then these can be driven unladen and towing an unladen trailer on a CATB licence (and will also be exempt test and plate) If manufactured (note manufactured not registered) after 1960 then it will need a CATC licence (and will fall under testing and plating, even if going to be used unladen) In both cases providing it is not used in a conjunction with a trade or business can fall into the Historic Vehicle category for excise licence Daft I know but rules is rules Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Barrell Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 In both cases providing it is not used in a conjunction with a trade or business A distinction lost on many! Often quoted as 'used for hire or reward' but that is incorrect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Easy easy Posted November 11, 2014 Author Share Posted November 11, 2014 This is really helpful, thanks. So the Chassis no is RLC3 473850, can I find out manufacturing date from that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean N Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 What body is on this truck? Do you have a photo of it? Is the chassis number from the chassis itself or the Ministry of Supply chassis plate? If so, is there a Vauxhall Motors chassis plate on the outside of the passenger seat base and what it the chassis number given as on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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