Electric van licence change with consultation response ‘due soon’

BVRLA welcome "long overdue" weight regulations change

The BVRLA has welcomed the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) regulation change, allowing category B driving licence holders to drive electric or hydrogen-power vehicles with a mass up to 4,250kg. The normal limit for petrol and diesel vehicles with a category B licence is 3,500kg, but has now been increased – but only for zero emission vehicles. This additional weight allowance will apply to vehicle types you can usually drive using a cat…

New driving licence rules for EVs due in June

Fleet managers have been advised that new driving licence rules for heavy electric vans will come into force on 10 June. The new rules will enable category B licence holders […] The post New driving licence rules for EVs due in June first appeared on Bodyshop Magazine.

Electric van licence change with consultation response ‘due soon’

New driving licence rules for heavier electric vans, bringing them in line with their lighter petrol and diesel counterparts, will come into force from June 10.