For those of us that passed our driving test after 1997, we can only drive up to a maximum of 3500kg and can tow either a maximum gross train weight of 3500kg or, if the tow vehicle has a GVW of 3500kg, can tow up to 750kg.

Now what if one has a cat C1 licence? Do the same towing restrictions still apply?

C1 is 8.25T MAM.

[Edited on [1266867428R0=072828p: by philw]

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Originally posted by philw
C1 is 8.25T MAM.

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Iv just found this which answers my question

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Category C1
With this category you can drive vehicles with a MAM over 3500 kilograms but less than 7500 kilograms with a trailer no heavier than 750 kilograms. To tow a heavier trailer you'll need category C1+E.

Category C
With this category you can drive vehicles with a MAM over 3500 kilograms with a trailer no heavier than 750 kilograms. To tow a trailer that weighs more than 750 kilograms you'll need category C+E.

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You can drive anything - its if you get stopped that you'll need the licence!

It is a pain, i have a C1+E as i'm so very very old

INteresting. If you have B only you can tow a trailer heavier than 750kg as long as the combined MAM is <= 3500kg. Would have thought the equivalent aplpied to C.

i think its unlikely that you would get stopped pulling a trailer anyway, assuming all else is right and safe. Ive moved a lot of big looking trailers recently and no one has batted an eyelid at me.

However, if you don't have the correct type of licence and are therefore driving without a licence your insurance will be invalid. This is a bad thing, for fairly obvious reasons, as it means if you have a serious crash that's your fault you can quite easily end up bankrupt.