Road Traffic (Authorisation to Drive) Regulations 2014
Sch 1Classes of motor vehicles
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Schedule 1 — Classes of motor vehicles
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| Class | Motor vehicle description | | R | A motor cycle or a motor carrier | | C | A motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle or motor carrier, that has a GVM of 4.5 t or less and that is equipped to seat not more than 12 adults including the driver | | LR | A motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle or motor carrier, that — | | | (a) has a GVM of 4.5 t or less and that is equipped to seat more than 12 adults including the driver; or | | | (b) has a GVM of more than 4.5 t but not more than 8 t | | MR | A motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle or motor carrier, that has 2 axles and a GVM of more than 8 t | | HR | A motor vehicle, other than a motor cycle or motor carrier, that has at least 3 axles and a GVM of more than 8 t | | HC | A motor vehicle that is attached to — | | | (a) a semi‑trailer; or | | | (b) a trailer that has a GVM of more than 9 t | | MC | Any other motor vehicle |