Is a 9 seater classed as a minibus?

Is a 9 seater classed as a minibus?

Under UK law minibuses are only considered to be vehicles with 9 to 16 seats. Smaller vehicles like 8 seater cars aren’t considered minibuses, and under most situations are legal to drive on standard car licences.

Can I drive a 7 seater minibus?

Anyone with a normal licence can drive a minibus with up to 12 seats. For people who passed their test and got their driving licence before 1 January 1997, you are likely to have a Category D1 licence. This allows you to drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats – but not for hire or reward.

How many seats can a minibus have?

A minibus is commonly classed and will be classed in this website as a vehicle with between 7 to 16 passenger seats. It can be driven on a normal car licence (ie.

What is the difference between minibus and van?

A “minibus” has this many windows, and has seats inside for many people, like a bus. Any car/truck this shape is a “van”. Many “vans” are used for mobile businesses (plumber, electrician, etc.) and those usually have fewer windows: back, front, two side (see picture below).

How do I know if I can drive a minibus?

Who can legally drive a minibus?

• You must be 21 or older.
• You’ve had you driving licence for at least two years.
• You meet the ‘Group 2’ medical standards (if you’re over 70)
• You’re driving on a voluntary basis and the minibus is used for social purposes by a non-commercial body.

How much can a minibus hold?

Minibuses have a seating capacity of between 8 and 30 seats. Larger minibuses may be called midibuses.

Can I drive a 9 seater minibus on a normal Licence?

Drivers of minibuses having nine to 16 passenger seats will need to hold a PCV licence category D1 or a category D licence to drive larger buses.

Can I drive a minibus if I take the seats out?

If you are hiring the minibus you can ask the hire company to remove some of the seats to get you under the limit. They can then provide you with a certificate to approve the modification. RadioImp wrote: Most of them just ask ‘how many seats’, just answer “6” or whatever, don’t mention that you’ve taken any out, .

Can I drive a minibus on a normal car Licence?

You might be able to drive a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats using your current car driving licence as long as there’s no payment from or on behalf of the passengers (it’s not for ‘hire or reward’).

Can you drive 17 seater minibus normal Licence?

Did you pass your test before 1 January 1997? You may drive a category B licence minibus with up to 9 seats and weighing up to 3.5 tonnes and you can also drive a D1 minibus over 3.5 tonne and up to 17 seats.

How do I get D1 on my Licence?

How to obtain D1 licence entitlement

1. Step 1: Acquire provisional D1 licence (we can provide the forms)
2. Step 2: Undertake a medical examination through your GP.
3. Step 3: Pass the D1 theory test (we can provide the manuals for a refundable deposit)
4. Step 4: Pass the practical driving test.

Do I have D1 on my driving Licence?

Category D1 You can drive vehicles with: no more than 16 passenger seats. a maximum length of 8 metres. a trailer up to 750kg.

How much is a D1 driving Licence?

D1 Minibus training cost: £500+VAT (£600) plus £115 DVSA test fee. D1+E Minibus and Trailer training cost: £350+VAT (£420) plus £115 DVSA test fee. Get in touch for details.

What does B mean on driving Licence?

The category B licence lets you drive a motor vehicle with a maximum weight of up to 3,500kg, it can’t have more than eight passenger seats. If you want to use a trailer the most it can weigh without additional hassle is 750kg.

What Licence do I need for a 17 seater minibus?

PCV Category D1

How long does a D1 Licence last?

Lorry, bus and minibus licence holders If you apply to claim your first lorry or bus test pass or renew your driving licence on or after 19 January 2013, the licence issued will be valid for a maximum of 5 years. This affects you if you have passed driving tests for categories C1, C, D1, D, C1E, CE, D1E or DE.

What can you drive on a category B Licence?

Can I drive a 7.5 tonne van?

Can I Drive a 7.5-tonne lorry on a car licence? You can drive a 7.5-tonne lorry with a car licence if it was issued before 1 January 1997. If it was issued after 1997, you can’t legally drive a 7.5-tonne truck without applying and passing a C1 licence test.

What does code 79 3 mean on a driving Licence?

restricted to tricycles