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License Category\'s

I have a fax from the DVLA here with my license category's (nearly didn't have anything to show at Rocky for TA3 :o ) and the entitlements are a bit confusing.

I have the following full entitlements:
A; B; BE; B1; F; K; and P.

And the following provisional entitlements:
G and H

Interestingly I have on my Aus license an entitlement to drive a non-articluated 8t truck (sorry, lorry) but I could only get that transferred if I passed a medical and did the test (who could be ar$ed?)

I was reading through the notes on the entitlements and I was a bit confused - category A appears to be restricted to 33bhp?? but then looking at the other classes there is nothing that says unrestricted motorcycle license.

Have I just been stitched up or do the above categories mean I can ride a motorcycle without any restrictions?

Do I need to call Neil and get a special chip made up to choke the 996 to death? Take the 54mm Sil Motor's off and put 5mm ones on instead? :P

Description of A according to the information:

Quote:

"Motorcycles, with or without sidecar. Motorcycles up to (<)25kw (33bhp) and a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kw/kg. Motorcycle combination with a power to weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kw/kg."

I certainly hope your definition of class A is wrong, if not will have to get the 916 restricted as class A is all I have.

Mine is A as well, never had any trouble at trackdays before...

Quote:

Originally posted by 748mart
I certainly hope your definition of class A is wrong, if not will have to get the 916 restricted as class A is all I have.

I typed that in straight off the Notes regarding Categories :o

Hence my confusion as it says

Quote:

Motorcycles, with or without sidecar.

in one sentence and then right next to it starts yabbering on about restrictions in power etc

This is why I thought I'd ask. Everyone I've spoken to at work has no clue because they don't ride bikes.

From http://www.dvla.gov.uk/drivers/rdmcycle.htm

Quote:

4. The New Category A and A1 Driving Licence

At age 17 or over, you will have two types of full motorcycle licence to aim for - the A1 light motorcycle licence or the standard category A motorcycle licence.

To gain a full A1 light motorcycle licence you must successfully complete CBT and pass a theory test followed by a practical test on a vehicle between 75cc and 125cc. A full A1 licence permits you to ride any motorcycle up to 125cc and a power output of up to 11kW (14.6 bhp) without 'L' plates, carry pillion passengers and use motorways.

To gain a full standard category A licence you must successfully complete CBT and pass a theory test followed by a practical test on a motorcycle of over 120cc but not larger than 125cc and capable of at least 100kph. In practice the normal test vehicle will be a 125cc machine. A full standard category A licence permits you ride any motorcycle with a power output of up to 25kW (33bhp) and a power-to-weight ratio not exceeding 0.16kW/kg without 'L' plates, carry pillion passengers and use motorways. You are restricted to a motorcycle up to 25kW for two years (not counting any periods of disqualification). After two years you may ride any size motorcycle.

Assuming that the 2 years doesn't apply to me then I'm cool.

I would assume not - I've had a full M/C license for a few months short of 10 years now.

you dont have the: C1 : C1E: (van/light truck over 1 & half tonnes & van/light truck combined weight not over 7.5 tonnes)
No D1 or D1E (minibus & minbus & trailer) or L & N ?

You should have pushed the case for your truck licensing section (now equal to C1 & C1E, as over here you now cant tow anything like a caravan with a jeep.

BE is car & small trailer only, total not over combined weight of 1 & half tonnes.

You therefore only have the basic Tony - so appeal to them

C:)

[Edited on 7-9-2004 by CK and AK]

:o :puzzled:

Bugger ... back on the phone again ...

Looking at the notes again ... I have BE which is:

Quote:

"Motor cars or light vans with up to 8 passenger seats and up to 3500kg with a trailer up to 750kg."

C1E states:

Quote:

Vehicles between 3500kg and 7500kg with a trailer over 750kg - combined weight not more than 12000kg."

I think she said I couldn't have that one without passing a test and a medical first i.e, I could have a provisional license. to get that I would have to resubmit my application and I wouldn't have had a license to show at Rocky! Maybe I can appeal after the fact?

BE is a decent size van isn't it (3.5t)?

[Edited on 7-9-2004 by tp-996]

sorry if I misled you Tony - was going from memory - seems you are ok with it all now?

C:)