Depends on the weights…the newer dmax (1.9’s) are car speed limits - the older ones are not I believe.
Changes to Pick Up Tax Rules
- Thread starter Rasputin
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The Series 5 certain has. Car speed limits apply to commercials under 2040kg unladen weight
countrryboy
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Has anyone ever been done for it thou?
Quite often the Bobby basic version L200, hilux, ranger etc are under 2040kg but the top end models are over.
I know when the wildcats 1st came out were definitely over but normal rangers were under.
Only way I could ever see u getting done is with some sort of 'smart' camera that accesses a data base with ur number plate to see wot it registered as and then compares ur speed.
Ur fine at 70 on a mway ( I think, beginning to doubt myself now)
it's just 50 on an A class road.
If ur doing 58 or even 60 on an A class road can't see a normal speed safety van or polis really taking much notice of u.
Quite often the Bobby basic version L200, hilux, ranger etc are under 2040kg but the top end models are over.
I know when the wildcats 1st came out were definitely over but normal rangers were under.
Only way I could ever see u getting done is with some sort of 'smart' camera that accesses a data base with ur number plate to see wot it registered as and then compares ur speed.
Ur fine at 70 on a mway ( I think, beginning to doubt myself now)
it's just 50 on an A class road.
If ur doing 58 or even 60 on an A class road can't see a normal speed safety van or polis really taking much notice of u.
Thankfully there's a grace period (I've just taken delivery of my company Wildtrack).
Transitional arrangements
While the new tax treatment comes into effect from 1 July 2024, HMRC has said that transitional arrangements will apply for employers that have purchased, leased, or ordered a double cab pickup before this date. This will ensure they can rely upon the previous treatment until 5 April 2028, or if they dispose of the vehicle or the lease expires, if this comes sooner.
long_range_rob
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Hopefully lots of pickups soon to hit the market at reduced prices!
Pick up speed limits
www.vansdirect.co.uk
What Is The Speed Limit For A Pick-Up Truck 2026? | Vansdirect
Did you know that the vast majority of pick-up trucks sold in the UK are subject to different speed limits to that of regular passenger cars?
One of the very few pickups that are under the weight limit. Part of my disappointment at having to buy a Hilux last year as new L200s are no longer available.
Skietindiekop
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I think they will go up. Sales of new ones will plummet after July for those being used as company vans as the vast majority of other car options will be cheaper on BIK.
The second hand market is mainly for private owners so they will be hanging on to them if replacements are not readily available
I suppose dealers will have to discount new ones that are on delayed stock orders but I cannot see there being many as most are built to order and anything in stock will command a premium before July
timbrayford
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Nissan Navara just squeezes in at less than 2000kg
NoIDeer
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My old Hilux Invincible's V5 states 2039 kg, I imagine they left the underseal off to keep the weight down.
ColinBr
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I have been done for it. 70 on a dual carriageway. My fault as never knew at the time as had never driven a van beforehand
Morkai
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Its a stupid rule, same with vans.
My speedlimit is 50/60, if I had the V5 changed to motorcaravan (before they changed the rules) then my limits would be 60/70 even though there is no change to the vans running gear.
You would be wrong, I was done a few years ago doing 58mph in a 60mph on A9 at Ballinluig at 6pm on Friday evening, I was in no hurry and seen camera van on bridge didn't think anything of it. £100 3 Points, tried appealing but not a chance should of been doing 50mph in commercial vehicle.
countrryboy
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Moral, colinbr
And are ur vehicles over the 2040kg and registered commercials?
Did they check ur door plate.
Just shows u, I didn't think they would nab u for it.
I have to admit I thought ur were allowed to do 70 on mways.
I'm not a fast driver but been past speed van plenty of times at 55-60, it is a fast bit of road. And never worry or brake.
Touch wood never been done yet.
Mibbee not as clued up operators as ur man.
And are ur vehicles over the 2040kg and registered commercials?
Did they check ur door plate.
Just shows u, I didn't think they would nab u for it.
I have to admit I thought ur were allowed to do 70 on mways.
I'm not a fast driver but been past speed van plenty of times at 55-60, it is a fast bit of road. And never worry or brake.
Touch wood never been done yet.
Mibbee not as clued up operators as ur man.
I once built a Landrover using all the choice bits back in the day, speedo was ONLY 32mph outBut the speedo will be out.........
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Rake Aboot
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Hold on , does this mean they will pay road tax as cars and not commercial vehicles ?
What’s the chances of that being retrospectively applied ?
What’s the chances of that being retrospectively applied ?
ColinBr
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I was done on the infamous A9 average speed cameras. SP10 with I'm sure 3 points and £120 fine.
I was sweating though as I'd been up and down that road 3 times that week in the van due to me selling my car at the time and waiting on the new 1
I called them up and explained things and they agreed that if I came and paid the fine they would wave the other times I'd done it.
Morkai
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Is that because they are classed as a car derived van?
