lucyrostance
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Hi I am buying a 3.5 ton horsebox and want to do horse transport with it. I am aware that I will need a license and was just wondering if anyone knows where I can get one and any costs involved
Horsebox License
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lexibell
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Lucy13 unless I have lost the plot, you should be able to pull a 3.5 tonne on a normal licence??
rema
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If im right you will need an operators license and a defra license.
rema
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I dont think you can if the wagon is to be used for commercial reasons and you are charging for a service.
Baileyhoss
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Rema's right, you'll need an operators licence. Defra & vosa will keep you right.
irishdraught
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You don't need an operators licence for 3.5t vehicles. You will need SVS authority & have passed the defra welfare cert.
You vehicle will have to be type approved if transporting over 8 hours and of course your insurance will have to reflect hire & reward.
You vehicle is your selling tool along with your own reputation. So do not just go for cheap & cheerful.
Believe me, it is not what it seems. It is a lot of hard work, long hours and not at all easy money! Good luck
You vehicle will have to be type approved if transporting over 8 hours and of course your insurance will have to reflect hire & reward.
You vehicle is your selling tool along with your own reputation. So do not just go for cheap & cheerful.
Believe me, it is not what it seems. It is a lot of hard work, long hours and not at all easy money! Good luck
lucyrostance
Member
Thanks everyone. Think I have found the application form on DEFRA for approval and will also need a Certificate of Competance I think. Have emailed DEFRA and VOSA but they haven't replied yet