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Quote: Originally posted by listerdiesel on 25/2/2015I pursued DVLA over this, and had the following response this afternoon:

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The definition of category C1E with the 107 restriction code is as follows:

Category C1E – Vehicles between 3500kg and 7500kg with a trailer over 750kg (combined weight not more than 8250kg), and designed and constructed for the carriage of no more than eight passengers in addition to the driver.

I can confirm that the weights given above are based on the maximum authorised mass of the vehicle and trailer.

The terms `maximum authorised mass' (MAM), `gross weight'; and `permissible maximum weight' all have the same meaning; i.e. the weight of the vehicle, plus the maximum load the vehicle may safely carry.

If a vehicle is unlikely to be used at its potential maximum weight most vehicles may be downplated; i.e. the vehicles springs or other components can be changed; so that only a lighter load can be carried. The Agency's plate on the vehicle may be changed to correspond with this.

The MAM or gross weight of the vehicle is the deciding factor in determining what driving entitlement is required.

Although the combined weight may be within the train weight of the vehicle this has no bearing on the driving entitlement required.

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Peter

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