Mersons Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 I've tried a couple of searches with no luck. Does anyone know how big a van one can hire and drive on an ordinary driving license in France? We'd be using it for a house move to the UK. Just wondering if there's a difference between France and the UK with regard to this. If we can hire a bigger van here in France for our removal, we'll take our stuff over and then come back for our car. If not, we'll probably drive up, hire a van, and come back for our stuff. Any info, advice, etc. welcome.Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted January 21, 2007 Share Posted January 21, 2007 If your licence is category B then you may drive a vehicle up to 3,500kg gross weight (PTAC). If you passed your UK test before January 1997, then you will also have category C1 (light trucks up to 7,500kg).French licences currently do not have a category C1 - instead, they issue a full category C truck licence but with a separate restriction code for the 7,500kg. Whereas 7,500kg trucks are easily hired in the UK, I understand they are less commonly available for hire in France because, unlike the UK, French category C licences are subject to passing a test and holders are subject to periodic medical tests for this class of vehicle, therefore it's not a popular option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Redman Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Note that even if you have paased your UK test pre January 1997 you need to have changed to a photo driving licnese prior to 2004? (cannot remember the exact year) to retain 7.5 on your license.As above 7.5 tonnes were almost impossible to source when I looked three years ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunday Driver Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 AntonI can't find anything about changing to a photocard licence in order to retain your C1 entitlement Can you point me to the information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mersons Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Thanks for the helpful replies folks.Sheila Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Bones Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I passed my test after 97: I didn't realise there were any diferences until I was told my license didn't entitle me to drive my 11 seater Land Rover!Oops. [:D] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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