Licence Codes

Looking to hire a van in Blackburn,

 If you would like to hire a van from Easihire in Blackburn, you can start by visiting their website to check their availability and pricing. You may also be able to find contact information on their website so you can call or email them to inquire about hiring a van.

You may need to provide some personal and contact information, as well as a valid driver’s license, when you make your reservation. You may also be required to leave a deposit or provide a credit card number to secure your reservation.

If you are planning to hire the van from Blackburn for a long period of time, you should ask about long-term rental rates and any additional terms and conditions that may apply. If you are using the van for commercial purposes, you should also check if you need any specific type of insurance.

It’s always a good idea to read the terms and conditions carefully before hiring a van, and make sure you understand the specifics of the rental agreement, like the allowed mileage and any additional fees that might apply.

Also make sure you have a valid driving licence , and you have enough experience to drive a van as it differ from driving a car.

Looking at you driving licence can be confusing, there are lots of codes on your driving licence but what do they mean?

The numbers on the back of your driving license refer to the categories of vehicles that you are authorized to drive. The codes are standardized across the European Union (EU) and are used to identify the types of vehicles that you are permitted to drive, as well as any restrictions or conditions that apply.

Here are some common codes that you might see on the back of your driving license:

  • B: This code indicates that you are authorized to drive a passenger car, which is a vehicle designed to carry up to 8 passengers, including the driver.
  • C: This code indicates that you are authorized to drive a goods vehicle, such as a lorry or truck, with a maximum authorized mass (MAM) of over 3.5 tonnes.
  • D: This code indicates that you are authorized to drive a passenger vehicle, such as a bus or coach, with more than 8 passenger seats.
  • BE: This code indicates that you are authorized to drive a combination of vehicles, consisting of a passenger car and a trailer with a maximum authorized mass of 750 kilograms or more.
  • C1: This code indicates that you are authorized to drive a goods vehicle with a MAM between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes.
  • C1E: This code indicates that you are authorized to drive a combination of vehicles, consisting of a goods vehicle with a MAM between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes and a trailer with a MAM of 750 kilograms or more.
  • D1: This code indicates that you are authorized to drive a passenger vehicle with up to 16 passenger seats, including the driver.

These are just a few of the codes that you might see on the back of your driving license. The specific codes on your license will depend on the type of vehicles you are authorized to drive, as well as any restrictions or conditions that apply. If you are unsure what a specific code means, you should check the guidance provided by your local driving authority or the licensing authority in your country.

There are also some codes on the back of your licence to let you and others know if you have any condition you need to meet in order to drive i.e., 01 means you need to wear glasses or contact lenses when driving,

The codes and their meanings are as follows:

01 – eyesight correction, for example glasses or contact lenses

02 – hearing/communication aid

10 – modified transmission

15 – modified clutch

20 – modified braking systems

25 – modified accelerator systems

30 – combined braking and accelerator systems (for licences issued before 28 November 2016)

31 – pedal adaptations and pedal safeguards

32 – combined service brake and accelerator systems

33 – combined service brake, accelerator and steering systems

35 – modified control layouts

40 – modified steering

42 – modified rear-view mirror(s)

43 – modified driving seats

44 – modifications to motorbikes

44 (1) – single operated brake

44 (2) – adapted front wheel brake

44 (3) – adapted rear wheel brake

44 (4) – adapted accelerator

44 (5) – (adjusted) manual transmission and manual clutch

44 (6) – (adjusted) rear-view mirror(s)

44 (7) – (adjusted) commands (direction indicators, braking light, etc)

44 (8) – seat height allowing the driver, in sitting position, to have two feet on the surface at the same time and balance the motorcycle during stopping and standing

44 (11) – adapted footrest

44 (12) – adapted hand grip

45 – motorbikes only with sidecar

46 – tricycles only (for licences issued before 29 June 2014)

70 – exchange of licence

71 – duplicate of licence

78 – restricted to vehicles with automatic transmission

79 – restricted to vehicles in conformity with the specifications stated in brackets on your licence

79 (2) – restricted to category AM vehicles of the 3-wheel or light quadricycle type

79 (3) – restricted to tricycles

96 – allowed to drive a vehicle and trailer where the trailer weighs at least 750kg, and the combined weight of the vehicle and trailer is between 3,500kg and 4,250kg

97 – not allowed to drive category C1 vehicles which are required to have a tachograph fitted

101 – not for hire or reward (that is, not to make a profit)

102 – drawbar trailers only

103 – subject to certificate of competence

105 – vehicle not more than 5.5 metres long

106 – restricted to vehicles with automatic transmissions

107 – not more than 8,250 kilograms

108 – subject to minimum age requirements

110 – limited to transporting persons with restricted mobility

111 – limited to 16 passenger seats

113 – limited to 16 passenger seats except for automatics

114 – with any special controls required for safe driving

115 – organ donor

118 – start date is for earliest entitlement

119 – weight limit for vehicle does not apply

121 – restricted to conditions specified in the Secretary of State’s notice

122 – valid on successful completion: Basic Moped Training Course. This does not apply to trial e-scooters.

125 – tricycles only (for licences issued before 29 June 2014)

I hope this helps for when you’re looking at hiring your hire van from us here at EasiHire Blackburn for more information or to book a hire van please contact us

Easihire Blackburn

Tel -01254 495 999

Email -Blackburn@easihire.co.uk