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Q In Know the Law series (CM January 23)
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Les Oldridge stated that mobile cranes do not come within the definition of heavy goods vehicles for h.g.v. drivers' licensing. Does this exemption refer to all types of mobile cranes? I drive one, and I thought was required to get a h.g.v. licence.
AThe answer depends upon the type of
mobile crane that you drive. Those types of mobile crane which do not comply in all respects with the requirements of the Construction and Use Regulations are exempted from the h.g.v. driving licences scheme. But drivers of mobile cranes which comply fully with C and U Regulations for road use will need a h.g.v. licence. In very general terms, lorry-mounted cranes are included in the h.g.v. scheme, but specially constructed mobile cranes which are subject to special restrictions (e.g. lower speed limits) are exempt from the scheme.