Van Speed Limits - a Query
Discussion
There is no such website AFAIK in answer to the question in the OP.
In the end it boils down to taking the information provided on the V5C and the vehicle weight plate details and other dimensions, for example in the case of a dual purpose vehicle, then applying that knowledge to the relevant regulations.
In the end it boils down to taking the information provided on the V5C and the vehicle weight plate details and other dimensions, for example in the case of a dual purpose vehicle, then applying that knowledge to the relevant regulations.
Also bear in mind a 'car-derived van' is exactly that - a car with the rear sides windows replaced by metal. It is not, for instance, a van built on the same chassis platform as a car (such as Ford Transit Courier which was/is built on the same platform as the Ford Focus/Puma car). Someone I know ended up on a Speed Awareness Course because they believed that. Personally, I believe there should not be that distinction.
ETA: cue a discussion on Dual v Single Carriageways and rolling tennis balls.
ETA: cue a discussion on Dual v Single Carriageways and rolling tennis balls.
Edited by Pica-Pica on Wednesday 21st January 17:07
developer said:
When it comes to the multitude of van sizes, configurations, weights, number of seats, windows etc, is there a website where I can enter a vehicle registration and find out whether car or van speed limits are applied please?
The way I always work is if it's a van it's a van, so van speed limits apply. As said, there are a few variations in as much as if you are driving a Corsa, but it's a van then car limits apply.In essence observing the different speed limits makes hardly any difference, just 10mph which in practice adds very little time to a journey.
(I do a 200 mile round trip regularly in my Ranger or in my Golf. The two sets of speed limits makes virtually no difference to the overall time in the real world).
jock mcsporran said:
Also, Kombi vans come under Dual Purpose Vehicles because of the second row of seats. Penalties have successfully been appealed on that basis.
The 'dual purpose' aspect is a nightmare to understand. If someone was buying one, I would suggest they go through the legal details on line, and not take the seller's assurance on this.
Pica-Pica said:
Also bear in mind a 'car-derived van' is exactly that - a car with the rear sides windows replaced by metal. It is not, for instance, a van built on the same chassis platform as a car (such as Ford Transit Courier which was/is built on the same platform as the Ford Focus/Puma car). Someone I know ended up on a Speed Awareness Course because they believed that. Personally, I believe there should not be that distinction.
ETA: cue a discussion on Dual v Single Carriageways and rolling tennis balls.
Also don't forget that in the car derived van scenario there are times when the answer depends on who you ask. ETA: cue a discussion on Dual v Single Carriageways and rolling tennis balls.
Edited by Pica-Pica on Wednesday 21st January 17:07
Also there have been such things as van derived cars where at some point marketing have suggested that a product line which hitherto has been a van gets a second row of seats and some windows. Again someone I know ended up on a SAC because they thought it was now a dual purpose vehicle so qualified car limits. It complied in all measurements except for the obscured rear windows for security.
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