van and trailer regulations

[cossack]

i am thinking about buying an iveco 4 metre single axle van and a ifor williams trailer for buisiness use and have been told different stories about if i need to have a tacograph fitted to the van or not.

my trailer will contain my cooker etc for food and store my marque and stuff for display including tables etc

all stock will be loaded in the van.

just wondered if anyone could give me any guide lines or contact numbers where i can find out as i dont want to risk a fine or points

cheers

[rewc]

Thhe rules and Regs can be found at:

www.tachochart.com/legislation2/561-206.pdf

I think, but am not an expert, that where the vehicle and trailer exceed 3500kg train weight AND it is carrying "goods" then a Tacho is required. I think this applies if the vehicle is registered as a goods vehicle.
If it is registered as private then it would not require one. A motor Home [registered as such]that tow trailers and exceed 3500kg do not need a tacho.

It is a bit like the speed limit regulations which give differing limits for what on the surface appears a to be the same vehicle but one is goods and the other private.

Edited by rewc on Tuesday 29th January 19:30

[Alicat]

What's your email address, I produced a briefing sheet a while ago for our company, don't forget you may also need an 'O' licence.

Alicat

[cossack]

hi i cant e-mail my addy to you as i have only just registered so will put it here

[e-mail]

cheers

[Alicat]

Will sort out when I get in the office in the morning, it gives the various options, weights etc.

Alicat

[Alicat]

Already sorted YHM.