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n We operate a Ford 130807 X at 7,830kg (7.8
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tonnes) gross, under 3 tons unladen. On January I, 1976, when EEC driving licence regulations apply, we understand there may be an "amnesty" by the DoE and vehicles could be voluntarily downplated to 7.5 tonnes gross; is this correct? A There has been no definite ruling about the changeover to European Economic Community driving licence regulations in January 1976.
However, it seems unlikely that a vehicle now plated at 10 tons gross and with an unladen weight below 3 tons will be replated at the request of the operator. Vehicles are plated for the maximum permitted weight and not the maximum weight at which the operator intends to use them. This, presumably is what you had in. mind.
Moreover, replating is only necessary (and presumably will be undertaken) only If there has been some constructional or other alteration which will effect the original plating.
While it might he possible for instance, to derate the tyres fitted and then apply for the vehicle to be replated, this is hardly likely to be popular with the DoE vehicle examiners.
If you wish to avoid employing a driver over 21 years of age with an hgv driving licence, however, you have two alternatives. Either to make some relevant alteration to your existing vehicle to necessitate replating or to replace it with a new vehicle below 7.5 metric tons gross.