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UK government responds to petition to raise motorhome weight limit to 4250 kg

26.07.2026 04:08 2 min 4 sources
Swindon Advertiser ENG + 3 more
UK government responds to petition to raise motorhome weight limit to 4250 kg
Original source: Swindon Advertiser

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Over 11,000 people signed a petition to allow standard category B licence holders to drive motorhomes up to 4,250 kg. The DfT said benefits have not been assessed and any changes would require public consultation.

The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has responded to a petition with more than 11,000 signatures calling for standard category B licence holders to be allowed to drive motorhomes weighing up to 4,250 kg. The current limit is 3,500 kg, which petitioners say restricts choice.

The DfT stated that the potential benefits of such a change have not yet been assessed, and any future amendments would be subject to public consultation. Previously, in June 2025, the UK extended similar allowances to all electric vehicles up to 4,250 kg. The National Caravan Council is lobbying for the change, citing a new EU directive adopted in October that permits a weight increase subject to additional training or skills assessment.

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