In Spain, since 2019, the maximum permissible mass for holders of driving license B has been increased from 3,500 to 4,250 kg. This was also recently voted on in the European Parliament, and it looks like the 4,250kg limit will soon apply to all EU B driving license holders. But what does this mean for van drivers, does it apply to them too or not?
To a lot Websites Camper owners are celebrating because the EU did just that Established The maximum permissible mass for B driving licenses will soon be increased from 3,500 to 4,250kg. On paper, this means that anyone with a regular driving license will also be allowed to drive heavy vehicles. This can be read a lot on different websites in Spain and other countries. But is this true?
The truth is that there is confusion about this European measure because not everyone can simply drive a vehicle weighing up to 4,250 kilograms. Like the Anoop It is clearly stated in the Netherlands: “It is proposed to increase the maximum weight of a B driving license from 3,500 to 4,250kg, provided that this is necessary to propel the vehicle.”
As in Spain in 2019, the maximum permissible mass will be increased to 4,250 kg, but this will Applies only to environmentally friendly vehicles (vehículos ecológicos). and driving using alternative fuels (such as heavy electric trucks). This change therefore applies in almost all cases Not for campers and passenger vehicles towing caravansBecause it runs on diesel and/or gasoline.
Confusion has therefore arisen on the Internet due to the planned extension in the European Union, as it only applies to vehicles that are scheduled to Heavy battery pack It has a maximum permissible mass above 3500 kg, with a maximum of 4250 kg. The vehicle's loading capacity may not increase as a result.
according to Publishing In the European Union, the aim of this expansion is to encourage the use of vehicles powered by alternative fuels, or to contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
the current situation
Currently, a driver with a type B driving license is allowed to drive a vehicle weighing a maximum of 3,500 kilograms. Only with a trailer (max. 750kg) behind the vehicle can you drive a maximum of 4250kg. This will therefore partly change in the future for some vehicles.
To currently drive a campervan in Spain, you need a B driving license (max. 3500kg and max. 8 people). If the maximum permissible mass of the vehicle is more than 3,500 kg and reaches a maximum of 7,500 kg, you must have a C1 driving licence. If the vehicle is heavier than 7,500 kg, you must have a category C driving licence. C and C1 driving licenses are also called truck driving licences.
The weight of the vehicle means the maximum permissible mass. This is the empty weight + maximum payload. You may not drive vehicles with more than 8 seats (not including yourself) unless you have a bus driving license (D or D1). Hence there is no maximum permissible mass of the vehicle.
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