Yes you can – but this does depend on the size of your motorhome and when you got your licence.
If the MAM is below 3.5 tonnes, then you can drive a motorhome with a regular driving licence in the UK. If the motorhome is above 3.5 tonnes you’ll need an additional licence.
If you passed your test after January 1, 1997, your standard category B licence covers you to drive a motorhome up to 3.5 tonnes.
If you passed your test before January 1, 1997, you’re in luck! You can drive a motorhome up to 7.5 tonnes. That’s because licences issued around that time automatically included a C1 entitlement – so you can drive larger vehicles without needing an extra licence.
Is the motorhome between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes? You’ll need a category C1 licence.
Over 7.5 tonnes? That’s when a category C licence comes into play.
Think of it like stepping up as your motorhome gets heavier.
Want to drive a motorhome over 3.5 tonnes but passed your test after January 1, 1997? You’ll need a category C1 licence. Here’s a quick guide:
Pass all the steps, and you’ll be ready to drive larger motorhomes safely.
