Who needs B+E?

 

Drivers who passed their driving test after 1st January 1997 have a B licence rather than a B+E which was previously issued.

Without passing the B+E test the B licence holder can drive a car or van up to 3 500 Kg Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) towing a trailer of up to 750 Kg (MAM).

Tow a trailer over 750 KG MAM as long as the combined MAM of the vehicle and trailer is no more than 3,500 Kg.

MAM  –  The limit on how much the vehicle can weigh when loaded.

Licences issued before January 1997 the driver may drive a vehicle and tow a trailer where the combination is no more than 8,250 Kg MAM.

The penalty for not driving with the correct licence is up to 9 points. 3 Points for towing without the correct entitlement. 6 Points for driving without insurance. Up to a £5000 fine.

Possiblity of your vehicle and trailer being impounded.

Get In Touch

Please feel free to call me on 07941 000380 with any questions you may have or email me by clicking the button below