{"id":593,"date":"2019-04-30T12:15:25","date_gmt":"2019-04-30T12:15:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fleetandleasing.com\/index.php\/2019\/04\/30\/van-licence-limit-changed-to-425-tonnes-for-alternatively-fuelled-vehicles\/"},"modified":"2021-08-26T13:49:55","modified_gmt":"2021-08-26T13:49:55","slug":"van-licence-limit-changed-to-425-tonnes-for-alternatively-fuelled-vehicles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fleetandleasing.com\/fleet-management\/van-licence-limit-changed-to-425-tonnes-for-alternatively-fuelled-vehicles\/","title":{"rendered":"Van licence limit changed to 4.25 tonnes for Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">THE Government has changed the driver licence laws governing vans that are classified as an Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV).<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Currently, a Category B driving licence allows drivers to drive a car or a van up to 3.5 tonnes. <\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Heavier vans require a Category C licence and require additional compliance with tachograph rules.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Not now, though, for AFVs. These are vans that run on either:<\/p>\n<ul data-rte-list=\"default\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">electricity, natural gas, biogas or hydrogen; or<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">hydrogen and electricity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">The weight limit has been increased to 4.25 tonnes. The Government says it has done this to encourage the take up of AFVs in its drive to cut pollution.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">AFV commercials can often have a higher kerb weight thanks to items such as the battery. The new legislation takes account of that.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">The licence changes apply equally to van fleets and to the self-employed.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">There are some limitations. Drivers must carry out a minimum of five hours of AFV training by approved trainers; vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are subject to an annual MOT; and speed limiters (to 56mph) will be required for AFV commercial vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">The new law comes as part of the government\u2019s commitment to encourage the transition to ultra-low emission vehicles, as set out in the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/publications\/reducing-emissions-from-road-transport-road-to-zero-strategy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Road to Zero Strategy.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">Future of Mobility Minister Jesse Norman said:<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">&#8220;The government\u2019s Road to Zero Strategy sets out our ambition for all new cars and vans to be effectively zero emission by 2040.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">\u201cBy changing these driving licence requirements, we are seeking to support business owners by enabling them to use alternatively fuelled vehicles more easily. &#8220;<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" style=\"white-space:pre-wrap;\">You can read the details of the licence requirements for AFVs here: <a href=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/798056\/guidance-category-b-licence-requirements.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Changes to licence requirements for Alternatively Fuelled Vehicles (AFVs)<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>THE Government has changed the driver licence laws governing vans that are classified as an Alternative Fuel Vehicle (AFV). Currently, a Category B driving licence allows drivers to drive a car or a van up to 3.5 tonnes. Heavier vans require a Category C licence and require additional compliance with tachograph rules. 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