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Advice on having passengers in your campervan, including seat belt rules and where to sit.
Motorhomes and campervans - size limits and licences you need to drive in the UK
Guidance on the required internal features for motor caravans.
Advice on 2012 changes to law on the construction of motor caravans.
What DVLA expects to see when considering your application to change the body type description on your V5C registration certificate (log book) to motor caravan.
A limit of 30 miles per hour or 48 kilometres per hour usually applies to all traffic on all roads with street lighting
Updating your V5C registration certificate (log book) if you make changes to your vehicle
Seat belt fitment requirements and tables.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
Recreational organisations like caravan clubs or the Scouts can apply for an exemption to camp without a licence or planning permission.
Work out if you’re old enough or have the right kind of licence to tow a trailer from different kinds of vehicle
Find out how to apply for VAT relief on adapted motor vehicles, if you’re eligible to buy these vehicles and the evidence you need to supply them.
How to account for VAT if you supply caravans and houseboats, or you're a caravan site operator, or you provide mooring facilities for houseboats.
For the import of motorhomes into the United Kingdom from other European countries.
Find out how the CPD Carnet works, how to apply and what to do at customs.
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