zzr1100rick2
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 08:07 PM |
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can i drive a 10 seater minibuss ?
Hi does any one know of the rules governing the driving of minibusses with more then 8 seats ?
and we have a comunitty licence what ever that is cheers Rick
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SeaBass
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 08:10 PM |
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When did you pass your test?
Why will you be driving?
Are you being paid?
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AdrianH
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 08:13 PM |
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It could depend on lots of things such as when you passed your test and how old you are, and not just the insurance.
Your driving license should provide much of the information to say if you are qualified to do it.
Then you just have to check with the insurance policy.
I believe if not done for any profit you do not need a PSV licence.
If I could find my license I would give examples.
Adrian
p.s. also dependent on the gros vehicle weight as well.
[Edited on 4-11-08 by AdrianH]
Why do I have to make the tools to finish the job? More time then money.
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blakep82
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 08:17 PM |
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as far as i can tell, yes, as long as you're not being paid. been looking into this a lot myself lately
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/WhatCanYouDriveAndYourObligations/DG_4022619
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Flamez
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 08:26 PM |
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it depends see here;
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/WhatCanYouDriveAndYourObligations/DG_4022498
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blakep82
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 08:32 PM |
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christ, government websites pi$$ me off  both those links just confuse things more by contradicting themselves i think
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Litemoth
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 10:48 PM |
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No, sorry, the simple rule is:
If you can't spell it then you're not allowed to drive it.
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blakep82
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 10:51 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Litemoth
No, sorry, the simple rule is:
If you can't spell it then you're not allowed to drive it.
seems fair
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Chippy
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 11:22 PM |
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I am a volanteer ambulance driver, and drive a 14 seater Merc Sprinter, which as I understand it is the maximum amount of seats that you can drive
without a PSV. Been doing it now for several years, no pay, but get some wonderful cakes most weeks, tips on my birthday, and money and booze at
christmas, all from the wrinkly's that I ferry around, :-) Love it, it's great fun. Cheers Ray
Edit to say, licence held since 1958!!!!!
[Edited on 6-11-08 by Chippy]
To make a car go faster, just add lightness. Colin Chapman - OR - fit a bigger engine. Chippy
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coozer
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| posted on 4/11/08 at 11:44 PM |
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Depends on firstly your age as the rules have changed for younger drivers (than me)
My licence, issued in 1982 says
Cat B
"not exceeding 3.5 tons and no more than 8 seats"
Then I have Cat D1
"passenger carrying vehicles with more than 9 seats but not more than 17 in all, Category Restriction 1 Applies."
Cat 1 restriction = Not for hire or reward.
That means no more than 16 seats in addition to the drivers seat
Couple of points, I've had my license since 1982 and I do have PSV as well having past my bus test in a splendid old Routemaster around Chelsea!
So I can drive anything with any number of seats for hire/reward, whatever, as long as its not a manual gearbox!
Steve
[Edited on 4/11/08 by coozer]
1972 V8 Jago
1980 Z750
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zzr1100rick2
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 posted on 5/11/08 at 07:23 AM |
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yes i get paid for it as part of my job
passed test in 1978 ish
looked at web sites which confussed me even more
and i know i cant spell
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