Conditions attached to categories

Motorcycles

Holders of a driving licence for Category A are entitled to drive motorcycles with
an engine output of any size.

Holders of a driving licence in category A2 are entitled to drive a motorcycle
with an engine output of 35kW or less, and a power to weight ratio not
exceeding 0.02kW per kg and not derived from a motorcycle of double its
power.

Trailers

Cars and trailers

If you hold a full category B licence, you may tow a trailer only if:

• the total maximum authorised mass (MAM) of the trailer is 750kg or less;

or

• the combined MAM of the vehicle and trailer is no more than 3,500kg.

When you use a car to tow a heavier trailer, you must hold a category BE
licence. A driver with a car, small van or 4x4 and trailer licence category BE can
draw a trailer where the MAM of the vehicle and trailer combination is greater
than 3500kg but less than 7000kg.

Heavier vehicles and trailers

You must hold a Category CE, C1E, DE or D1E licence if you want to tow a
heavier trailer. These are the licences that entitle you to drive the combinations
of the towing vehicles and the trailer (see page 12). Equivalent licences are EC,
EC1, ED or ED1.

Heavy goods vehicles and buses