Here ya go list of exempt vehicles
APPENDIX 2
Vehicles which do not need to be on an
operators licence or the use of which do not
require an operators licence
The following list reflects the substance of the main exemptions from operator licensing
and is a summary only. Details of most of them can be found in Schedule 3 to the Goods
Vehicles (Licensing of Operators) Regulations 1995.
vehicles first used before 1977 which have an unladen weight not exceeding 1525kg
and for which the maximum gross plated weight is between 3500kg and 3556.21kg
(3.5 tons)
motor vehicles & their trailers using public roads for less than 9.654km (6 miles) a
week, whilst moving between private premises
vehicles being used under a trade licence
vehicles constructed, or adapted, primarily for carrying passengers & their effects while
being used for that purpose, and any trailer drawn
vehicles used by, or under the control of Her Majestys United Kingdom forces and
visiting forces vehicles
vehicles being used by local authorities for Civil Defence purposes, or to carry out their
functions in respect of certain enactments
vehicles being used for police, fire or ambulance purposes
fire-fighting & rescue vehicles used in mines
RNLI & Coastguard vehicles when used for transporting lifeboats, appliances or crew
vehicles being held ready for use in emergencies by water, electricity, gas & telephone
undertakings
tractors, including agricultural tractors, used in certain circumstances
vehicles being used to carry goods within aerodromes
vehicles being used for funerals
uncompleted vehicles on test or trial
vehicles being used for or in connection with (or on their way to) snow clearing or
distribution of salt, grit etc
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vehicles on their way to a Department for Transport examination being presented laden
at the request of an examiner
electric and steam propelled vehicles
recovery vehicles. Paragraph 3 of the Goods Vehicles [Licensing of Operators]
Regulations 1995 states that a recovery vehicle has the same meaning as in Part V of
Schedule 1 to the Vehicle Excise and Registration Act 1994 (i.e. a vehicle which is
constructed or permanently adapted for any one or more of the purposes of lifting,
towing and transporting a disabled vehicle).
vehicles with fitted equipment eg machines, appliances, where the only other goods (or
burden) carried are required for use in connection with the fitted equipment
tower wagons & trailers which are carrying goods related to the work of the tower
wagons
dual purpose vehicles (eg Land Rovers) & their trailers
trailers whose primary purpose is not to carry goods but do so incidentally in
connection with construction, maintenance or repair of roads
road rollers & trailers
showmens goods vehicles & trailers
crown vehicles
vehicles being used for international haulage by operators established in other EU
Member States
vehicles being used for international haulage by operators established in Northern
Ireland
vehicles being used under the provisions of the Goods Vehicles (Operators Licences)
(Temporary Use in Great Britain) Regulations 1980. These Regulations include
provision for the use in Great Britain of Northern Ireland Vehicles, which have an
operating centre in Northern Ireland, provided that certain conditions are met.
Own account and hire and reward operations are covered.
Note: A review of exemptions is currently being carried out. Please consult the Traffic
& a link to the Full booklet.
http://uk.wrs.yahoo.com/_ylt=A1f4cf...0Goods%20Operators%20-%202007%20(GV%2074).pdf
