[Question] do you need..............

[bikermad]

Do you need a car or motorbike liceance (sorry cant spell) for a trike???? as i no you dont need a liceance for a quad bike...


cheers
Steve

[GreatWill]

As far as I am aware you can ride a trike on either a car or bike licence.

~ Will

[bikermad]

As far as I am aware you can ride a trike on either a car or bike licence.

~ Will
because ive heard you need a reverse gear to use a car liceance but this is what im not sure about thats why im asking lol

[SDM]

as i no you dont need a liceance for a quad bike...
cheers
Steve

I think you will find that you need some sort of licence to take any motorised vehicle on the road

[bikermad]

I think you will find that you need some sort of licence to take any motorised vehicle on the road


what sort for licence tho???? because if revurse gear you need car one??

[T312]

If the vehicle weighs less than 550kg, then a category B1 licence is needed. Anything bigger than that and you will need a category B licence which will allow you to use a vehicle up to 3500kg. If you have a "card" type licence then the categories are on the back of it.

Makes no difference if a reverse gear is fitted anymore.

Hope this helps.

[2E]

Do you need a car or motorbike liceance (sorry cant spell) for a trike???? as i no you dont need a liceance for a quad bike...


cheers
Steve


Ok seeing as ive just argued with the DVLA recently over this and other things as they dont even seem to know their own rules:mad:....But after finally getting some sense out of them, this is how it stands::grin2


There used to be many decent laws which permitted riders to drive trikes (reliants for example) on their bike licenses as the category B1 was given out when they passed their tests, at the same time there was also a 'historic/classic tax rule' of the rolling classification meaning vehicles that reach 25 years old and over were eligible for free tax under the 'historic' class.:grin1

In 1998 the DVLA had a rethink, and 'officially' (ill find it somewhere;)) released new laws and regulations.:grin3

Two of these were:

1. To drive a trike you either need the category 'B1' on your license OR a full car license.. this applies for Quad bikes as well, so unless you passed your bike test before 1998 then you will have to pass your car test before being able to ride a trike or Quad.
However, you can legally ride a 1-seated Trike on L-plates.:)

2. Since 1998, Historic tax is only classified for any vehicle registered BEFORE 1973.. there was a petition online to bring the rolling class back but the government refused due to 'funding issues'.. you would think for the road tax we pay they would at least give us decent roads to ride on!!:shooter


Hope this helps:D

Oh and btw alledgely there is a B1 license course.. but its exactly the same as a car course and good luck trying to find somewhere that knows what it is or actually offers it ;)

[T312]

Oh and btw alledgely there is a B1 license course.. but its exactly the same as a car course and good luck trying to find somewhere that knows what it is or actually offers it ;)


I know what it is and I will offer it
.
Its pointless and a waste of money, may as well do a category B as the course is similar, but if the demand is there I will do it.

The B1 was usually awarded on "Grandfather rights" to those holding motorcycle entitlement to allow them to continue to use vehicles like the reliant robin. But there is no reason why you cannot do a B1.

2E, if you are unsure on licence categories then the DVLA will not be much help. Try the DSA (still part of DfT, different section) on 0115 936 6666 or I have a direct dial number and am happy to put questions to the appropriate guy on your behalf.

Vehicle taxation categories are a different thing altogether, but if you are having problems then I will try to help. It can be a minefield.
I think Bikermad is ok with that side of things.

[2E]

I know what it is and I will offer it
.
Its pointless and a waste of money, may as well do a category B as the course is similar, but if the demand is there I will do it.

The B1 was usually awarded on "Grandfather rights" to those holding motorcycle entitlement to allow them to continue to use vehicles like the reliant robin. But there is no reason why you cannot do a B1.

2E, if you are unsure on licence categories then the DVLA will not be much help. Try the DSA (still part of DfT, different section) on 0115 936 6666 or I have a direct dial number and am happy to put questions to the appropriate guy on your behalf.

Vehicle taxation categories are a different thing altogether, but if you are having problems then I will try to help. It can be a minefield.
I think Bikermad is ok with that side of things.

Is the B1 test cheaper than the B though? and do you need a car theory test for the course??:grin1

[T312]

2E,
You would need a category B theory test, and the cost per hour would be the same.
Most ADIs (instructors) know about the B1 but do not make a point of offering it as a category B offers you the ability to drive up to 3500kg for the same money as a licence that restricts you to 550kg.

[bikermad]

2E,
You would need a category B theory test, and the cost per hour would be the same.
Most ADIs (instructors) know about the B1 but do not make a point of offering it as a category B offers you the ability to drive up to 3500kg for the same money as a licence that restricts you to 550kg.



i have a full uk driving licence so does that mean i can get a trike??

[T312]

Yep. If you have a full car licence then you can ride a trike.