# The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2012, Schedule 1 “ Table 1 Column (1) Column (2) Category Specification AM Any two-wheeled moped. A1 An A1 motorcycle without sidecar, with a cubic capacity of 120 cubic centimetres and capable of an unassisted speed of 90 kilometres per hour. A2 An A2 motorcycle without sidecar, with a cylinder capacity of 400 cubic centimetres and a power of 25 kilowatts. A A category A motorcycle without sidecar, with a cylinder capacity of 600 cubic centimetres and a power of 40 kilowatts. B Any four-wheeled vehicle in category B capable of a speed of 100 kilometres per hour on the level. B+E A combination of a minimum test vehicle for category B and a trailer having a maximum authorised mass of 1,000 kilograms, capable of speed of at least 100 kilometres per hour on the level, which does not fall within category B; the cargo compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and as high as the corresponding dimensions of the tractor vehicle; the closed box body may also be slightly less wide than the tractor vehicle provided that the view to the rear is only possible by use of the external rear-view mirrors of the tractor vehicle. C1 Any vehicle in sub-category C1 having a maximum authorised mass of 4,000 kilograms, with a length of at least 5 metres and capable of speed of at least 80 kilometres per hour on the level; fitted with anti-lock brakes and equipped with recording equipment as defined in Council Regulation (EEC) No. 3821/85; the cargo compartment shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and (when in position) as high as the cab. C1+E A combination of a minimum test vehicle for sub-category C1 and a trailer having a maximum authorised mass of 2,000 kilograms; this combination shall be at least 8 metres in length and capable of a speed of at least 80 kilometres per hour on the level; the cargo compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and at least as high as the corresponding dimensions of the tractor vehicle; the closed box body may also be slightly less wide than the tractor vehicle provided that the view to the rear is only possible by use of the external rear-view mirrors of the tractor vehicle. D1 Any vehicle in sub-category D1 having a maximum authorised mass of 4,000 kilograms, with a minimum length of 5 metres and capable of a speed of at least 80 kilometres per hour on the level; fitted with anti-lock brakes and equipped with recording equipment as defined by Council Regulation (EEC) No.3821/85. D1+E A combination of a minimum test vehicle for sub-category D1 and a trailer having a maximum authorised mass of 1,250 kilograms and capable of a speed of at least 80 kilometres per hour on the level; the cargo compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed box body which is at least 2 metres wide and at least 2 metres high. C Any vehicle in category C other than an articulated goods vehicle having a maximum authorised mass of 12,000 kilograms, a length of at least 8 metres, a width of at least 2.40 metres and capable of a speed of at least 80 kilometres per hour on the level; fitted with anti-lock brakes, equipped with a gearbox having at least 8 forward gears and recording equipment as defined by Council Regulation (EEC) No.3821/85; the cargo compartment shall consist of a closed box body which is at least as wide and at least as high as the corresponding dimensions of the cab. C+E Either— (a) an articulated goods vehicle combination having a maximum authorised mass of 20,000 kilograms, a length of at least 14 metres and a width of at least 2.4 metres, and which is capable of a speed of at least 80 kilometres per hour on the level; or (b) a combination of a minimum test vehicle for category C and a trailer having a length of at least 7.5 metres (each having a width of at least 2.4 metres), a maximum authorised mass of 4,000 kilograms, and which has, in aggregate, a maximum authorised mass of 20,000 kilograms and an overall length of 14 metres and which is capable of a speed of 80 kilometres per hour on the level. The relevant cargo compartment of the articulated goods vehicle combination or the trailer shall consist of a closed body box which is at least as wide and as high as the corresponding dimensions of the cab or tractor vehicle. D Any vehicle in category D having a length of at least 10 metres, a width of at least 2.40 metres and capable of a speed of at least 80 kilometres per hour on the level; fitted with anti-lock brakes and equipped with recording equipment as defined by Council Regulation (EEC) 3821/85. D+E A combination of a minimum test vehicle for category D and a trailer having a maximum authorised mass of 1,250 kilograms, a width of at least 2.40 metres and capable of a speed of at least 80 kilometres per hour on the level; the cargo compartment of the trailer shall consist of a closed body box which is at least 2 metres wide and 2 metres high. F Any vehicle in category F. G Any vehicle in category G. H Any vehicle in category H. K Any vehicle in category K. Table 2 Column (1) Column (2) Category or sub-category of vehicle Weight of load required to be carried on the vehicle or trailer B+E A minimum of 600 kilograms and a maximum of 1,000 kilograms loaded on the trailer, consisting of sandbags or one IBC. C 5,000 kilograms loaded on the vehicle, consisting of 5 IBCs. C+E (category C lorry + trailer) 5,000 kilograms loaded on the vehicle and 3,000 kilograms loaded on the trailer, consisting of 5 IBCs loaded on the vehicle and 3 IBCs loaded on the trailer. C+E (articulated lorry) 8,000 kilograms loaded on the combination, consisting of 8 IBCs. C1+E A minimum of 600 kilograms and a maximum of 1,000 kilograms loaded on the trailer, consisting of sandbags or one IBC. D+E A minimum of 600 kilograms and a maximum of 1,000 kilograms loaded on the trailer D1+E A minimum of 600 kilograms and a maximum of 1,000 kilograms loaded on the trailer, consisting of sandbags or one IBC. ” --- Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2012/170/schedule/1 (the official version) Page: https://openlegislation.uk/motor-vehicles-driving-licences-amendment-regulations-northern-ireland-2012/schedule-1 Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives.