I have been asked if I am able to drive a hired goods vehicle from the UK to Switzerland and back for a large Scout Camp. I will be unpaid and might have some incidental expenses covered, but it is strictly not for profit. I hold a full Cat C licence, tacho card and will have my CPC for lorries by the time the event comes around. I have a few questions regarding rules on this please:
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If the vehicle is under 7.5t, is it at all covered by goods vehicle rules regarding hours, tacho etc at all?
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If it is over 7.5t do I have to use tacho etc?
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Is there anything I’m missing, is this going to be an issue in a way I have not thought of?
For the record, I am an experienced driver of large vehicles and have no issues driving a long distance in a large vehicle on the continent.