calling serving traffic officers - ref dual purpose vehicles

[village idiot]

hi there,

I own a VW T5 T28 van.

the van is classified on the V5 as a PLG. It is fitted out as a camper but does not qualify for reclassification as a motorhome as I only have one gas hob rather than two.

HOWEVER, the vehicle does very clearly comply with the outline definitions of a dual purpose vehicle. it has a permanent rear seats positioned within the areas required,both side and rear windows of the appropriate size and the vehicle complies with the maximum unladen weight.

In view of the above, my vehicle should be subject to standard car speed limits (ie. 60/70/70).

I am not aware that the DVLA can or will reclassify vehicles as 'dual purpose', so my question is as follows:-

1.) If I get stopped by a traffic officer, provided I can clearly demonstrate compliance with the dual purpose vehicle regulations, should I be okay?
2.) If I get caught by a camera van, am I likely to be successful in disputing the NIP by providing evidence of the vehicle's compliance with the dual purpose vehicle regulations.

thanks in advance

to update this - I have just spoken with the DVLA and they do not reclassify as 'dual purpose vehicle', so my only option would be the above...

Edited by village idiot on Friday 25th July 15:59

[Cyberprog]

village idiot said:

hi there,
the van is classified on the V5 as a PLG. It is fitted out as a camper but does not qualify for reclassification as a motorhome as I only have one gas hob rather than two.

Are you sure? You could fit a microwave and it would meet the regs:

The cooking facility must consist of a minimum of a two ring cooking facility or a microwave in either case having a fuel/power source