henry wrote:If you drive minibuses for sports fixtures (sports teacher) at a school, can you drive on a B licence? Also in January 2013 when the new classifications for licences come into force will there be any change for teaching staff who drive minibuses.
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Dr ... DG_4022619Holders of a full category B (car) driving licence may drive any of the vehicles listed below:
•a minibus with up to 16 passenger seats provided the following conditions are met:
i. the vehicle is used for social purposes by a non-commercial body but not for hire or reward
ii. the driver is aged 21
iii. the driver has held a car (category B) licence for at least 2 years
iv. the driver is providing the service on a voluntary basis
v. the minibus maximum weight is not more than 3.5 tonnes or 4.25 tonnes including any specialist equipment for the carriage of disabled passengers
i. state school is regarded as non commercial body + no-one must pay to travel in it - sports is social activity unless paid professional
ii. lets assume you are 21+ so thats ok
iii.lets assume you have car licence for 2+ years so thats ok
iv. you must not be paid for this time - salary does not count
v. check the weight on the plate, V5 or handbook
http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/Dr ... /DG_201187Nothing in the new licence rules changes the above ruling