deltamal 304 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 Worth checking the speed limit for your van, a friend who drives a Transit Courier 7 cwt for the local fire brigade was recently fined with points for driving at 70 on the A38, these vans and above are restricted to 60 mph except on motorways, my Daughter in law was also fined for the same in her Ford Ranger Ute as it's classed as a Commercial vehicle, I' drive a work van which is also a Transit Courier wasn't sure so I confirmed it with the local Ford dealer, as the roadside money collectors will be out in force at this festive time its worth checking! Link to post Share on other sites
dt36 974 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 I got done a van few years ago where the bottom of the M5 goes to dual carriageway a bit further down. 3 points. I argued it, but it was commercial tax band. We now have Mitsubishi Warriors in work, so I checked up on them. 70mph on motorway, but 60mph on a dual due to it also having commercial tax. Link to post Share on other sites
colr6 2,401 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 It’s quite easy really, if it says CDV on the logbook. Car Derived Van then you can go to normal speed limits. If it doesn’t then commercial lower speed limits apply Link to post Share on other sites
eeb43 208 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 57 minutes ago, colr6 said: It’s quite easy really, if it says CDV on the logbook. Car Derived Van then you can go to normal speed limits. If it doesn’t then commercial lower speed limits apply so what about a van taxed as historic ????? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
colr6 2,401 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 7 minutes ago, eeb43 said: so what about a van taxed as historic ????? Would you want to go that fast in a historic van ??? ,!!!🚑 Link to post Share on other sites
dt36 974 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 11 minutes ago, eeb43 said: so what about a van taxed as historic ????? If it's an Escort or Anglia, I'm guessing they would be car based 😁 Link to post Share on other sites
eeb43 208 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 17 minutes ago, colr6 said: Would you want to go that fast in a historic van ??? ,!!!🚑 mk2 transit with a di in it yes want to do 70 1 Link to post Share on other sites
notenoughtime 650 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 (edited) 58 minutes ago, colr6 said: Would you want to go that fast in a historic van ??? ,!!!🚑 Yes! I actually know where this van is, and it’s currently being restored Edited December 16, 2020 by notenoughtime 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites
colr6 2,401 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 50 minutes ago, eeb43 said: mk2 transit with a di in it yes want to do 70 A transit is a commercial vehicle, not a car derived van. Slow down boy Link to post Share on other sites
Vista 2,926 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, colr6 said: Would you want to go that fast in a historic van ??? ,!!!🚑 Ummm, yes. The trailer queen beside me on the other hand....... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
notenoughtime 650 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 hour ago, eeb43 said: mk2 transit with a di in it yes want to do 70 No chance lol Link to post Share on other sites
eeb43 208 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 21 minutes ago, colr6 said: A transit is a commercial vehicle, not a car derived van. Slow down boy i thought as a historic vehicle its no longer a goods vehicle!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
eeb43 208 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 12 minutes ago, notenoughtime said: No chance lol i remember the di when it first appeared it was the best thing since sliced bread! well after a yorkie bar anyway! Link to post Share on other sites
colr6 2,401 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 1 minute ago, eeb43 said: i thought as a historic vehicle its no longer a goods vehicle!!!!!! If that’s the case, I’ll keep my trucks a bit longer and do away the 6 weekly checks the expensive MOT Operators license and all the other crap that goes with running goods vehicles. Yippee I might be rich one day 😜 Link to post Share on other sites
colr6 2,401 Posted December 16, 2020 Report Share Posted December 16, 2020 18 minutes ago, Vista said: Ummm, yes. The trailer queen beside me on the other hand....... You’ve no sense of adventure ....lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites
eeb43 208 Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 11 hours ago, colr6 said: If that’s the case, I’ll keep my trucks a bit longer and do away the 6 weekly checks the expensive MOT Operators license and all the other crap that goes with running goods vehicles. Yippee I might be rich one day 😜 dont work like that col if the vehicle is being used for a commercial purpose you cant LEGALLY claim mot and tax exemption also an anglia fitted with a poxall engine isnt mot and tax exempt as its modified and not got a ford engine! Link to post Share on other sites
Mash 75 Posted December 17, 2020 Report Share Posted December 17, 2020 Actually, in addition to the CDV category, you can drive at car speed limits if your van is a "Dual purpose vehicle", from memory that's less than 2048kg Gross and with side and rear windows and a row of seats behind the drivers seat. So crewcabs depending on their weight (and also the ratio of the passenger compartment to load compartment). Also, as I understand it from the DVLA site, the only restriction for TAX exemption is the age of the vehicle. Type of engine running gear fitted, relates to MOT exemption? I have an ex RAC transit, and it will easily top the legal limit (on a private road officer), so i have to watch how apply the right foot 😁 2 Link to post Share on other sites
D-FENS 39 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 On 16/12/2020 at 20:15, notenoughtime said: Yes! I actually know where this van is, and it’s currently being restored Hello mate is Supervan being restored to original spec and do you know when it might be out and about again ? Link to post Share on other sites
notenoughtime 650 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 Think he was hoping to be out last year! Maybe the one before that, back to original I believe Link to post Share on other sites
RWL81P 458 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 be nice to see that tranny back out! Link to post Share on other sites
notenoughtime 650 Posted January 13 Report Share Posted January 13 I’ll see if I can get some pics next time I’m passing Link to post Share on other sites
dt36 974 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 10 hours ago, RWL81P said: be nice to see that tranny back out! 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Monza 270 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 Brilliant!! Sent from my Hammer_Energy_18x9 using Tapatalk 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Rally Pack 2000 1,587 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 I was going to suggest dont go saying that in a strip bar but let it go LOL I see others didnt though 🙄 2 Link to post Share on other sites
RWL81P 458 Posted January 14 Report Share Posted January 14 9 hours ago, dt36 said: yeah i'll give that one a miss. col can take one for the forum 2 Link to post Share on other sites
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