A person i had a conversation with today was convinced that he could tow an uninsured car on the road,he stated it had MOT and tax.I told him to expect 6 points £200 fine and the vehicle taken off of him if caught.
Just wondering if anyone in the know could point the true facts out.
Gary.
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Towing another car.
Started by Cassis R, Sep 17 2011 21:51
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Posted 17 September 2011 - 21:51
Give blood, tease an Akita.....
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Posted 17 September 2011 - 22:38
If the wheels are on the road then the person in control must be insured to drive it, the car must also be roadworthy.
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Posted 18 September 2011 - 02:08
So clearly the answer is to tow the car whilst it's on it's roof.
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Posted 18 September 2011 - 07:33
IIRC the law changed around last June. Basically ANYTHING being towed is now classed as a trailer, therefore if it is over 750Kg`s (most cars) it must have a braking system coupled to the towing vehicle. Also therefore you now cannot use a tow-rope or solid tow-bar anymore. Also you will now have to have `E` on your license for towing.
I will try and do some more digging to confirm the above.
I will try and do some more digging to confirm the above.
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Posted 18 September 2011 - 10:29
FletchV70RAWD, on 18 September 2011 - 07:33 , said:
IIRC the law changed around last June. Basically ANYTHING being towed is now classed as a trailer, therefore if it is over 750Kg`s (most cars) it must have a braking system coupled to the towing vehicle. Also therefore you now cannot use a tow-rope or solid tow-bar anymore. Also you will now have to have `E` on your license for towing.
I will try and do some more digging to confirm the above.
I will try and do some more digging to confirm the above.
Really?
Good job I didn't get stopped when I towed my mate from Donington Park to a layby so the RAC could take him home then
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Posted 18 September 2011 - 11:59
That an interesting piece of news, would have been helpful if they mentioned that to us millions of motorists...
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Posted 18 September 2011 - 14:19
Exocet, on 18 September 2011 - 11:59 , said:
That an interesting piece of news, would have been helpful if they mentioned that to us millions of motorists...
Like most things why bother when they can tell you the law has changed right around the time they hand over the fixed penalty/summons.
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Posted 18 September 2011 - 14:27
Not illegal....
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