WITH the sun finally shining down on the UK, those lucky enough to own a caravan will be thinking about heading out on the open road. But experts at Swansway Motor Group are urging caravan owners to check their vehicles and look out for changes in the law to avoid penalties of up to £2,500 . 1 Caravan owners must check crucial details on their caravans before heading out Credit: Getty They explained: “Following a change in law in 2021, anyone holding a full driving licence can now tow a caravan as long as the combined maximum authorised mass (MAM) of both the vehicle and the caravan does not exceed 3,500kg, with no additional qualifications.
“However, since not all caravans fit within this category, be sure to check the weight of your caravan to confirm you are permitted to tow it with a standard licence. “If you got your driving licence before January 1, 1997, you can tow a larger caravan with a combined vehicle and caravan weight limit of up to 8.25 tonnes MAM, without needing an extra driving qualification.
“We recommend you check the details on the back of your driving licence; if it lists category B or BE, you are authorised to drive caravans up to 3,500kg. “If you find Category C1E(107) on your licence, you can tow larger trailers.” Experts shared the other crucial elements you must check before you head out on holiday.
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