Can i hire and drive a Luton van on my current licence?

Question

I have codes:- B, B1 and FKP whatever that is.

I need to hire the van to move house, i know its something to do with weight limits so a full Luton van might take me over the limits? I passed in 2008.

Thanks for any help?

Answer 1

'Luton' is just a body style, it has nothing to do with weight.



You'll be OK to hire a Transit sized Luton box van, but the hire shop will advise you on the options.

Answer 2

Up to 3500kg (3.5 tonnes) you will be OK, provided you're over 25 and have held your licence for more than 2 years. Otherwise insurance may be an issue.



A Luton type van doesn't always have that much usable space sometimes a maximum sized straight panel van has more capacity. Before you hire ask what is available and what's the cubic capacity .

Answer 3

Yes, but hire companies often specify a minimum age and number of years for which the full licence has been held, especially for bigger vans. Do a Yahoo Local search and check out their websites.

Answer 4

Category B - any vehicle, up to 3.5 tonnes M.A.M. with no more than 8 passenger seats

Category B1 - tricycles and quadricycles, under 400kg unladen.

Category F - agricultural tractors.

Category K - mowing machines or pedestrian-controlled vehicles.

Category P - mopeds (any motorcycles or scooters, with an engine smaller than 50cc). Must be validated with a DL196 certificate.

Answer 5

If you have C1 category there should be no problem.