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Using crew cab for leisure

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  • 03-05-2019 5:22pm
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    Krisha_k
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    Can crew cabs be used for leisure travel with family?
    I know it's probably against the actual law, but in reality how big of a trouble would i be in if i took my family for a day out on Sunday in a converted SUV provided that all seats are in place? Thanks in advance.


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    Gumbo
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 38,472 Mod ✭✭✭✭Gumbo


    Krisha_k wrote: »
    Can crew cabs be used for leisure travel with family?
    I know it's probably against the actual law, but in reality how big of a trouble would i be in if i took my family for a day out on Sunday in a converted SUV provided that all seats are in place? Thanks in advance.

    Most insurance policies allows for the carrying of family and kids etc etc
    It just depends on what kind of traffic cop you meet if stopped.

    I ran my Merc Crew Cab for a few years.


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    Alkers
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    More of a revenue issue than insurance


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    Victor
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    Simona1986 wrote: »
    More of a revenue issue than insurance
    Note both motor tax and BIK.


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    BowWow
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    Is it taxed "commercial" or "private"?


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    BowWow
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    Simona1986 wrote: »
    More of a revenue issue than insurance

    As someone who worked in the fleet industry (prior to retirement), I would think you are not insured for what you want to do.


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    Alkers
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    BowWow wrote:
    As someone who worked in the fleet industry (prior to retirement), I would think you are not insured for what you want to do.


    I had a company car van previously and the insurance specifically mentioned personal and domestic use or some wording to that effect. But because of the tax classification, the vehicle wasn't supposed to be used for that


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