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The EU approved a directive allowing B-category drivers to operate motorhomes up to 4.25 t after additional training. Germany and Sweden have not yet adopted the changes.
The European Union has approved a directive allowing drivers with a B-category licence to operate motorhomes weighing up to 4.25 tonnes after completing additional training or an exam. Towing a trailer is also permitted if the total combined mass does not exceed 5 tonnes. However, Germany has not yet implemented this rule: holders of old Category 3 licences retain the right to drive heavier vehicles, while B-category holders are limited to 3.5 tonnes until national legislation changes. Sweden has not yet decided how to implement the rules, which must be applied by 26 November 2029.
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The EU has allowed drivers with a category B license to operate motorhomes up to 4.25 tons, but Germany has not yet implemented this rule. Holders of ...
The EU has allowed drivers with a category B license to operate motorhomes up to 4.25 tons, but Germany has not yet implemented this rule. Holders of old category 3 licenses retain the right to drive heavier vehicles, while category B holders are limited to 3.5 tons until national law changes.
The EU has approved a directive allowing drivers with a category B license to operate motorhomes up to 4.25 tonnes after additional training or a test...
The EU has approved a directive allowing drivers with a category B license to operate motorhomes up to 4.25 tonnes after additional training or a test. The proposal also permits towing a trailer if the total weight of the combination does not exceed 5 tonnes. Sweden has not yet decided how to implement these rules, which must be applied by November 26, 2029.
Updated: 25.07.2026
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