Driving licence category for an RV
Also known as: RV driving licence, Licence category B C, Which licence do I need, Motorhome licence
Most motorhomes up to 3.5 t need a category B licence; heavier ones need category C. Trailers need BE/CE.
Motorhomes (van, alcove, integrated): - Up to 3.5 tonnes kerb weight — category B (a standard car licence) - Over 3.5 tonnes — category C (truck) - Most compact and mid-size motorhomes = category B - Large integrated models (Hymer, Concorde, Carthago from 4 t) = category C
Caravans (trailers): - Up to 750 kg — a B licence is enough - 750 kg to 3.5 t (car + trailer ≤ 4.25 t) — category B (since 2014) - Car + trailer over 3.5 t — category BE - Campervan + large car trailer — sometimes CE is required
Age: - Category B — from 18 - Category C — from 21 (it used to be 18) - BE — after 1 year of holding B - CE — after 1 year of holding C
Driving abroad: an International Driving Permit (IDP) is required for Georgia, Armenia and Kazakhstan. It’s valid for 3 years and issued by the traffic police (GIBDD) within 1 hour, costing RUB 1,600 + state fee.
The CAMPLY catalogue lists the motorhome’s weight in its specs — check it before renting.