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The EU has approved a directive allowing category B drivers to operate motorhomes up to 4.25 tonnes after additional training. Germany has not yet implemented the rule, Sweden is undecided. The deadline for implementation is November 26, 2029.
The European Union has approved a directive that allows drivers with a category B license to operate motorhomes weighing up to 4.25 tonnes. This requires 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 licenses retain the right to heavier vehicles, while category B holders are limited to 3.5 tonnes until national legislation changes. Sweden has also not yet decided how to implement the directive.
According to the EU decision, the new rules must be applied by November 26, 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: 13.06.2026
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