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Dáil Éireann debate -
Tuesday, 25 Nov 2003

Vol. 575 No. 3

Written Answers. - Licensing Regulations.

Paul Kehoe

Question:

269 Mr. Kehoe asked the Minister for Transport if a person, details supplied, in County Wexford is entitled to drive category E and B vehicles on his licence; if not, the action he must take to be entitled to drive this category of vehicle; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [28369/03]

The holder of a category B driving licence entitles that person to drive a vehicle, other than a motorcycle, of up to 3,500 kg. and with passenger accommodation not exceeding eight persons. I understand that the person concerned holds a licence to drive a category B vehicle.

The holder of a category B driving licence may draw a trailer where the drawing vehicle is in category B and the design gross vehicle weight of the trailer does not exceed the unladen weight of the drawing vehicle and the total design gross vehicle weight of the combination does not exceed 3500 kg. the drawing vehicle is in category B and the design gross vehicle weight of the trailer does not exceed 750 kg.
To draw a trailer in other circumstances with a category B vehicle a category EB driving licence must be held. To obtain a category EB licence the person must obtain a provisional licence for that category and successfully undergo a category EB driving test.
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