Restrictions on sign written vehicles?
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Apologies in advance if this comes across as a stupid question but I've been asked by a colleague and genuinely can't answer him with a confident answer with any back up.
A search on Google brought me back results relating to waste management sites...
My question is, are there any restrictions that a sign written vehicle must have or legally does have (eg, speed limited or reduced speed limits on national speed highways for example)? Could it be an insurance related element which I've heard in the past but forgotten the details?
My gut feeling is that it makes no difference if a sticker on the side of a car is a load of gibberish or if it represents a company but would love some clarity so I feel more informed.
My reason for asking is that we would like to sign write and provide pool cars for employees but don't want to put them into any situations through ourselves not being informed on the subject.
Thank you in advance.
A search on Google brought me back results relating to waste management sites...
My question is, are there any restrictions that a sign written vehicle must have or legally does have (eg, speed limited or reduced speed limits on national speed highways for example)? Could it be an insurance related element which I've heard in the past but forgotten the details?
My gut feeling is that it makes no difference if a sticker on the side of a car is a load of gibberish or if it represents a company but would love some clarity so I feel more informed.
My reason for asking is that we would like to sign write and provide pool cars for employees but don't want to put them into any situations through ourselves not being informed on the subject.
Thank you in advance.
Edited by remkingston on Wednesday 9th March 14:05
Sign writing on a car won't change the speed limits it needs to adhere to.
It's possible just because most vehicles with sign writing on them are commercial vehicles which are subject to lower limits regardless if they have writing or not.
Insurance companies would need to be informed about the writing though.
It's possible just because most vehicles with sign writing on them are commercial vehicles which are subject to lower limits regardless if they have writing or not.
Insurance companies would need to be informed about the writing though.
Thank you for your replies chaps.
The vehicle would be kept at our offices over nights / weekends so issues with residential parking shouldn't be an issue.
They would be Fiesta / Ka / Minis so not classed as commercial vehicles or is it the type of insurance that makes the car a commercial vehicle?
My understanding is that a commercial vehicle is one that has the ability to carry a load. These cars will have back seats so not in my opinion a commercial vehicle.
Would the restrictions on speed be a requirement still? If so, is it a physical change to the car that has to be made and proved to the car insurance company?
The vehicle would be kept at our offices over nights / weekends so issues with residential parking shouldn't be an issue.
They would be Fiesta / Ka / Minis so not classed as commercial vehicles or is it the type of insurance that makes the car a commercial vehicle?
My understanding is that a commercial vehicle is one that has the ability to carry a load. These cars will have back seats so not in my opinion a commercial vehicle.
Would the restrictions on speed be a requirement still? If so, is it a physical change to the car that has to be made and proved to the car insurance company?
This is from Car Quids:
How much can I earn? Typically you can earn between £50 and £100 per month.
Can I use my car? Yes. But advertisers look for specific drivers that match your profile – IE, a car in a busy city is more likely to be appealing than one in a rural location. But it is free to sign-up to the website.
How are adverts applied to my car? Most advertising campaigns consist of vinyl stickers on the car - usually the bonnet and both sides. Car Quids arrange for you to get them fitted with one of its partner fitters.
What about insurance? Car Quids says drivers should check with their insurance provider. It says 90 per cent of the time, the insurer says it makes no difference.
How much can I earn? Typically you can earn between £50 and £100 per month.
Can I use my car? Yes. But advertisers look for specific drivers that match your profile – IE, a car in a busy city is more likely to be appealing than one in a rural location. But it is free to sign-up to the website.
How are adverts applied to my car? Most advertising campaigns consist of vinyl stickers on the car - usually the bonnet and both sides. Car Quids arrange for you to get them fitted with one of its partner fitters.
What about insurance? Car Quids says drivers should check with their insurance provider. It says 90 per cent of the time, the insurer says it makes no difference.
remkingston said:
Thank you for your replies chaps.
The vehicle would be kept at our offices over nights / weekends so issues with residential parking shouldn't be an issue.
They would be Fiesta / Ka / Minis so not classed as commercial vehicles or is it the type of insurance that makes the car a commercial vehicle?
My understanding is that a commercial vehicle is one that has the ability to carry a load. These cars will have back seats so not in my opinion a commercial vehicle.
Would the restrictions on speed be a requirement still? If so, is it a physical change to the car that has to be made and proved to the car insurance company?
You can't really define the speed limit requirements based on whether or not the vehicle is "Commercial", as technically a fieta van is a commercial vehicle, but isn't speed limited.The vehicle would be kept at our offices over nights / weekends so issues with residential parking shouldn't be an issue.
They would be Fiesta / Ka / Minis so not classed as commercial vehicles or is it the type of insurance that makes the car a commercial vehicle?
My understanding is that a commercial vehicle is one that has the ability to carry a load. These cars will have back seats so not in my opinion a commercial vehicle.
Would the restrictions on speed be a requirement still? If so, is it a physical change to the car that has to be made and proved to the car insurance company?
There are 3 defining classes of vehicles, prefixed by 3 different vehicle type approvals (On your V5 and Tax info).
These are: M (Designed for passengers), N (designed for goods transit), O designed for trailers/semi trailers carrying goods for business purposes.
If the class is M1 (Cars, Motorcycles, Car-derived vans, Dual Purpose Vehicles) then there are no speed limit restrictions.
M2/M3 is for vehicles that hold more than 9 occupants, N1/N2/N3 covers vans of different sizes, O1/O2/O3/O4 covers everything from 750kg trailers to articulated lorries, all these have speed restrictions.
So no you don't need to fit speed restrictors, you only need to fit a speed restrictor if you have more than 8 passengers (9 incl driver) or have a max laden weight more than 3.5t.
16v stretch said:
So no you don't need to fit speed restrictors, you only need to fit a speed restrictor if you have more than 8 passengers (9 incl driver) or have a max laden weight more than 3.5t.
But the lower limits kick in at 2t GVW for car-derived vans.A Fiesta with a back seat and side windows isn't hit.
A Fiesta with no back seat or side windows isn't hit either, but only because the GVW is under 2t.
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