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<blockquote data-quote="RustySprocket" data-source="post: 2297198" data-attributes="member: 529043"><p>Hi</p><p></p><p>New member here, hope you are all well</p><p></p><p>I have a question relating to category BE on my licence</p><p></p><p>DVLA guidance states that if I passed my test prior to 1997 (I passed in 1995) and have BE on my licence (which I do) I can drive a vehicle and trailer with a combined weight of 8250 KG</p><p></p><p>The rules changed in 1997 to allow only a combined weight of 3500 kg</p><p></p><p>I logged onto the DVLA to check my licence and it has BE listed but the comments state I can only drive a combined weight of 3500 KG</p><p></p><p>I spoke with DVLA who advised me that as long as I passed before 1997 I can drive up to 8250, and it would not list BE on the licence (which it does) if I couldn't </p><p></p><p>I want to be sure as I am intending to buy and tow a caravan</p><p></p><p>Has anyone had a similar issue</p><p></p><p>I'm aware of the issue with C1 being removed, and teh need to re-apply with medical records etc </p><p></p><p>In short the DVLA tells me I can, as do the general rules, but when I check my licence online it says I cant</p><p></p><p>Slightly confused</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RustySprocket, post: 2297198, member: 529043"] Hi New member here, hope you are all well I have a question relating to category BE on my licence DVLA guidance states that if I passed my test prior to 1997 (I passed in 1995) and have BE on my licence (which I do) I can drive a vehicle and trailer with a combined weight of 8250 KG The rules changed in 1997 to allow only a combined weight of 3500 kg I logged onto the DVLA to check my licence and it has BE listed but the comments state I can only drive a combined weight of 3500 KG I spoke with DVLA who advised me that as long as I passed before 1997 I can drive up to 8250, and it would not list BE on the licence (which it does) if I couldn't I want to be sure as I am intending to buy and tow a caravan Has anyone had a similar issue I'm aware of the issue with C1 being removed, and teh need to re-apply with medical records etc In short the DVLA tells me I can, as do the general rules, but when I check my licence online it says I cant Slightly confused [/QUOTE]
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