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UK government responds to petition to allow heavier motorhomes on category B licence

26.04.2026 13:55 1 min 3 sources
Swindon Advertiser ENG + 2 more
UK government responds to petition to allow heavier motorhomes on category B licence
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The Department for Transport says it keeps rules under review but has not assessed benefits of raising the weight limit for motorhomes from 3.5 to 4.25 tonnes; any change would require public consultation

The UK government has responded to a petition with over 11,000 signatures calling for drivers with a standard category B licence to be allowed to operate motorhomes weighing up to 4,250 kg. The current limit is 3,500 kg; heavier vehicles require a category C1 licence.

The Department for Transport (DfT) stated that it keeps the rules under review but has not yet assessed the potential benefits of such a change. Any amendments would require a full impact assessment and public consultations. To be debated in Parliament, the petition needs 100,000 signatures.

Notably, the European Union has already adopted a directive permitting heavier motorhomes on a category B licence, subject to additional training or passing an exam. The UK government has not announced a timeline for any potential revision of the rules.

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