Resources clarifying the speed limits that apply to Motor Caravans in the UK.
Please read in conjunction with the guidance in the video above.
Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984
www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1984/27/contents
Government confirmation of Speed limits for different vehicle classification.
www.gov.uk/speed-limits
Department for Transports’ Guidance on internal features for Motor-Caravans.
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/registering-a-diy-caravan/converting-a-vehicle-into-a-motorhome
DVLA document clarifying recorded Body Type does not impact on Speed limits
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/converting-a-vehicle-into-a-motor-caravan/converting-a-vehicle-into-a-motor-caravan
"Unladen Weight" Definition
https://www.gov.uk/vehicle-weights-explained
Department for Transport response to Freedom of Information request
https://www.whatdotheyknow.com/request/clarification_on_the_definition
Copy of Letter from DVLA confirming their perspective:
