I have just read several articles that suggest from May 2022 it will be both difficult and expensive for a van that has a Maximum vehicle Mass (MAM apparently) of more than 2.5 Tonnes to travel to France next year (from May 2022).
To give you an idea all UK pick up trucks (such as a W Amaork or Ford Ranger) exceed this figure, as do all medium sized vans like a Transporter or Transit or Vauxhall.
It will apparently cost in excess of £1000 plus a course to allow you to take it across.
Anybody know anything about this?
To give you an idea all UK pick up trucks (such as a W Amaork or Ford Ranger) exceed this figure, as do all medium sized vans like a Transporter or Transit or Vauxhall.
It will apparently cost in excess of £1000 plus a course to allow you to take it across.
Anybody know anything about this?
In reply to Post #1
Also on UK Govt Website.
Surely that will effect a lot of carp anglers and their vans?
Also on UK Govt Website.
Surely that will effect a lot of carp anglers and their vans?
In reply to Post #2
my interuptation is only applies to commercial vehicles.
my interuptation is only applies to commercial vehicles.
In reply to Post #3
but vans are all classed as commercial
but vans are all classed as commercial
In reply to Post #1
You will not need a goods vehicle operator licence if any of these apply:
you only use your vehicles in the UK
you are transporting goods on a non-commercial basis (not for ‘hire or reward')
You will not need a goods vehicle operator licence if any of these apply:
you only use your vehicles in the UK
you are transporting goods on a non-commercial basis (not for ‘hire or reward')
In reply to Post #5
Where did you see that?
Is it either or both those conditions?
Where did you see that?
Is it either or both those conditions?
In reply to Post #6
UK GOV website
UK GOV website
In reply to Post #7
Ok
Cleared that up. Daily Express and Guardian both being sensational about a minor issue. Typical press
Mind you how will ferry operaters or the Chunnel administer this? How will they differentiate between a van full of fishing tackle and say antiques for sale? As I read it they can refuse to take a "commercial vehicle" if you don't have the licence.
I wager all vans will have a price increase for a crossing on top of what is already expensive v a car !
Ok
Cleared that up. Daily Express and Guardian both being sensational about a minor issue. Typical press
Mind you how will ferry operaters or the Chunnel administer this? How will they differentiate between a van full of fishing tackle and say antiques for sale? As I read it they can refuse to take a "commercial vehicle" if you don't have the licence.
I wager all vans will have a price increase for a crossing on top of what is already expensive v a car !
In reply to Post #5
Doesn't euro tunnel already ask those questions when booking the crossing
Doesn't euro tunnel already ask those questions when booking the crossing
In reply to Post #1
This wont effect anglers, campers or holiday makers
This wont effect anglers, campers or holiday makers
In reply to Post #8
You book your van as non commercial and tick the box when booking, as you have always done
You book your van as non commercial and tick the box when booking, as you have always done
In reply to Post #11
On a side note, those of you who have panel vans, transits etc, what do you book it as on the ferry. I've got a Mercedes Vito but its glazed all round and has 5 seats so i get away with booking it as a large car, much cheaper.
On a side note, those of you who have panel vans, transits etc, what do you book it as on the ferry. I've got a Mercedes Vito but its glazed all round and has 5 seats so i get away with booking it as a large car, much cheaper.
Nobody from the UK will be driving in or through France for a while judging by France's latest statement.
In reply to Post #13
Just a temporary measure whilst Covid is so rampant.
Just a temporary measure whilst Covid is so rampant.