Restrictions
Weight / Driver Restrictions for the information of persons wishing to drive the Autotrail Scout Motorhome.
- Autotrail Scout has an unladen weight of 3200kg
- Autotrail Scout MAM 3850kg
- The payload of the Autotrail Scout is 650kg
The categories on a driving licence stipulate the type and weight of the vehicle that you are qualified to drive (subject to health restrictions).
If you passed your driving test before 1 January 1997, Category B (car licence) allows you to drive stipulated vehicles including Motorhomes up to MAM 7500kg. (MAM is Maximum Authorised Mass).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, Category B (car licence) allows you to drive stipulated vehicles including Motorhomes up to MAM 3500kg.
For the Autotrail Scout, the weight of the vehicle including its payload must be kept below 3500kg. This allows for a payload of 300kg. This payload weight will include all passengers travelling in the vehicle and all additional equipment, clothing etc. If weight/driving licence is an issue, all/some unnecessary items can be removed prior to hire.
For detailed information regarding Vehicle Category Descriptions visit the DVLA website.
From the DVLA website:
“If you passed your driving test before 1 January 1997 and have the vehicle category C1 on your licence you can drive a vehicle of a weight between 3500kg to 7500kg MAM with a small trailer weighing up to 750kg. If you have the vehicle category C1+E you can drive a vehicle of a weight between 3500kg to 7500kg MAM with a trailer weighing up to 750kg or a combined weight, vehicle and trailer, of up to 8250kg MAM. If you passed your driving test on or after the 1 January 1997 you are limited to driving vehicles up to 3500kg MAM, having not more than 8 passenger seats with a trailer up to 750kg”.