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From today (18 May 2022), drivers in England, Scotland and Wales can take newly-accredited training to learn and improve the skills they need to safely tow.
A new draft statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
A draft affirmative statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament.
Up to 50,000 more HGV driving tests will be made available each year thanks to government action to streamline the testing process.
Introducing measures to substantially increase the number of vocational driving tests available.
With the UK tourism industry expecting a bumper year, DVLA is reminding motorists to make sure they do not break the rules when towing a caravan for their holiday.
Statement on the publication of a report into trailer safety as required by the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act 2018.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
If you’re a caravanner ready to hit the road this summer, Highways England is reminding you to "check it before you tow it!".
The first in a series of summer events offering advice on towing and tyre safety pulled in 100 people at Gordano Services near Bristol this week.
A roadshow offering safety advice for those towing this summer has been hailed a success by Highways England and partner organisations.
Drivers who tow trailers are being urged to carry out basic safety checks following the tragic death of 3-year-old Freddie Hussey.
People driving in the West Midlands are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.
People driving in the East Midlands are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.
People are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.
People driving in the East region are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.
People driving in Yorkshire and the North East are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.
People are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on the country’s major roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.
From Monday (1 October 2012) motorists will be given greater rights as new laws banning wheel clamping and towing take effect.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
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