What happens if you drive a van without insurance?
Check the level of cover you need and tell your insurance company whether your van is for social or business use, as this will affect your policy. You can get an unlimited fine and 6 to 8 penalty points for driving without insurance. Vans have lower speed limits than cars and car-type vans.
Can you be fined for driving a van without a MOT?
class 4 if it’s up to 3,000kg design gross weight (this include car-type vans) The MOT fees table shows the maximum you can be charged. You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving without a valid MOT. You must have vehicle insurance to drive a van.
How often do van drivers need to take a rest?
DVSA encourages all van drivers to take a 45 minute rest for every 4.5 hours of driving. This is in line with EU drivers’ hours rules. Tachographs record information about driving time, speed and distance.
Is it legal to run a fleet of vans?
1. Introduction 2. Operating a fleet of vans: the basics 3. Operator checklist This publication is licensed under the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 except where otherwise stated.
Check the level of cover you need and tell your insurance company whether your van is for social or business use, as this will affect your policy. You can get an unlimited fine and 6 to 8 penalty points for driving without insurance. Vans have lower speed limits than cars and car-type vans.
class 4 if it’s up to 3,000kg design gross weight (this include car-type vans) The MOT fees table shows the maximum you can be charged. You can be fined up to £1,000 for driving without a valid MOT. You must have vehicle insurance to drive a van.
Can a truck driver take his wife on the road?
Do the research and see what the various companies require, but make sure you choose a trucking company that suits you well. Even if you have to go on the road for a few months without her, those few months are going to fly by.
What happens if I overload my van at a weighbridge?
It’s the maximum the van is allowed to weigh, including the weight of the: You can check how much your van weighs at a local weighbridge. Your van’s performance and safety will be affected if you overload it or its individual axles. You can be fined up to £300 or get a court summons if your van exceeds its maximum permitted axle weight.