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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
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
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