Driving Licence - Category n
Discussion
Can anyone shed any light on what category n on a UK driving license applies to.
All I have been able to find is "Exempt from duty" but nothing to indicate what qualifies as exempt from duty
It appears on the driving license at the bottom with the other lower case codes (fklnpq in my case)
One of my colleagues believes it is a defunct code, pre dating the creation of B, B+E, C1, D1 etc of pre '97 license holders.
But that would not tie in with the Exempt from Duty.
https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories
Thanks in advance.
All I have been able to find is "Exempt from duty" but nothing to indicate what qualifies as exempt from duty
It appears on the driving license at the bottom with the other lower case codes (fklnpq in my case)
One of my colleagues believes it is a defunct code, pre dating the creation of B, B+E, C1, D1 etc of pre '97 license holders.
But that would not tie in with the Exempt from Duty.
https://www.gov.uk/driving-licence-categories
Thanks in advance.
Short version: "Category: N. You can drive vehicles exempt from Vehicle Excise Duty"
Despite repeal in 1994, defined here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/10/sectio...
Known as "former category N."
Despite repeal in 1994, defined here: http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1971/10/sectio...
Known as "former category N."
https://www.completecovergroup.com/blog/about-insu...
The above site said:
Category N
Information about the explicit meaning of Category N – vehicles exempt from duty – is patchy, and the Government hasn’t updated its information in recent years. It’s possible the category could refer to vehicles such as forklifts, which may venture onto the road for very short distances, i.e. to load a lorry.
For the youngsters:Information about the explicit meaning of Category N – vehicles exempt from duty – is patchy, and the Government hasn’t updated its information in recent years. It’s possible the category could refer to vehicles such as forklifts, which may venture onto the road for very short distances, i.e. to load a lorry.
Found the following on another forum with a similar discussion
Thank you for your e mail seeking advice about the driver licensing position of category N vehicles.
Categories of vehicle for driving licensing purposes are generally decided according to a vehicle's weight and/or seating capacity. For example, the driver of a vehicle weighing more than 7.5 tonnes maximum authoried mass would need to hold category C driving entitlement. These categories A,B,C1,C,D etc are recognised throughout the EU. Categorey N is specific to the UK and therefore is not recognised in other EU countries.
Category N entitlement is unique to vehicles that have limited use on public roads and this simple criterion is the basis that determines if the entitlement may be appropriate. Drivers who have held this category before 31 December 1996 may drive any type of vehicle that makes minimal use of public roads. Drivers who do not hold this entitlement (new drivers who passed their test on or after 1 January 1997) would have to hold the appropriate category of entitlement specifically prescribed for the vehicle being driven.
Category N was formally linked to vehicles that were duty exempt, although this has not been the case since the abolition of this taxation class on 1 July 1995.
A vehicle driven under exemption 48 (j) could make any number of journeys as long as each journey did not exceed 1.5 kilometeres on a public road provided the vehicle is :-
a goods vehicle, other that an agricultural motor vehicle, which
is used only for purposes relating to agriculture, horticulture or forestry
is used on public roads only in passing between different areas of land occupied by the same person, and
in passing between any such two areas does not travel a distance exceeding 1.5 kilometres on publlic roads.
Thank you for your e mail seeking advice about the driver licensing position of category N vehicles.
Categories of vehicle for driving licensing purposes are generally decided according to a vehicle's weight and/or seating capacity. For example, the driver of a vehicle weighing more than 7.5 tonnes maximum authoried mass would need to hold category C driving entitlement. These categories A,B,C1,C,D etc are recognised throughout the EU. Categorey N is specific to the UK and therefore is not recognised in other EU countries.
Category N entitlement is unique to vehicles that have limited use on public roads and this simple criterion is the basis that determines if the entitlement may be appropriate. Drivers who have held this category before 31 December 1996 may drive any type of vehicle that makes minimal use of public roads. Drivers who do not hold this entitlement (new drivers who passed their test on or after 1 January 1997) would have to hold the appropriate category of entitlement specifically prescribed for the vehicle being driven.
Category N was formally linked to vehicles that were duty exempt, although this has not been the case since the abolition of this taxation class on 1 July 1995.
A vehicle driven under exemption 48 (j) could make any number of journeys as long as each journey did not exceed 1.5 kilometeres on a public road provided the vehicle is :-
a goods vehicle, other that an agricultural motor vehicle, which
is used only for purposes relating to agriculture, horticulture or forestry
is used on public roads only in passing between different areas of land occupied by the same person, and
in passing between any such two areas does not travel a distance exceeding 1.5 kilometres on publlic roads.
Formerly, not “formally.” Regulation 48, not exemption 48.
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2824/regu...
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1996/2824/regu...
rockingh0rse said:
Just noticed my licence says something different for category N.
It says "restricted use vehicles" which is even more wooly than "Duty exempt".
Also category L doesn't have the word 'propelled' on mine. The mind boggles.
The paper part has no validity and was removed in 2016 or so.It says "restricted use vehicles" which is even more wooly than "Duty exempt".
Also category L doesn't have the word 'propelled' on mine. The mind boggles.
DVLA website lists 'n' as 'Exempt from duty'
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