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Increase the UK Category B driving licence Maximum Authorised Mass to 4,500Kg

Closed 222 signatures

What the petition asks

The Government should increase the MAM on a Category B driving licence to 4,500Kg. I believe the Department for Transport's proposal to raise the MAM for alternatively-fuelled vehicles is too complicated and will lead to anomalies & confusion for drivers with Category B entitlement.
Many modern vehicles have lower payloads than older vehicles, because of new safety and emission requirements. An increase in MAM for Category B could lead to fewer vehicles on the road and increase productivity. It could also reduce Category C applications for drivers who have no intention of operating a lorry.

Timeline

22 Jan 2024 Petition opened for signatures
29 May 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 222
Status Closed
Opened 22 Jan 2024
Closed 29 May 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.