Do you have to have towing mirrors by law?
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replied on 08/04/2017 16:42
Posted on 08/04/2017 16:42
For most tow cars and caravans yes.
Info here, as a diagram of what is required.
http://xtremeauto.co.uk/images/com_hikashop/upload/rv-3200b.jpg
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Tinwheeler replied on 08/04/2017 17:04
Tigi replied on 08/04/2017 20:05
DavidKlyne replied on 08/04/2017 21:00
EmilysDad replied on 09/04/2017 00:49
Posted on 08/04/2017 21:00 by DavidKlyneWhy would you not want to use towing mirrors? I used to tow with a 4x4 and I can't imagine towing without mirrors.
David
commeyras replied on 09/04/2017 11:43
Wildwood replied on 09/04/2017 11:50
Posted on 09/04/2017 11:50
The law requires you to be able to see down both sides of a trailer. In almost all circumstances if using a car to tow a caravan you will need extending mirrors. It is illegal to drive with them on when not towing though so do remember to take them off again.
ABM replied on 09/04/2017 12:42
Posted on 09/04/2017 12:42
Even if your wide towing vehicle gives legal views down the sides/rear of your narrow caravan you can still expect to be pulled over by the law in order to check that you actually are legal.
It's much the same as some police stop motorcyclists wearing helmets but no other protective clothing, like the French police were dressed while they were with the T de France, rather resembling the American police on "Chips" the T.V. programme .
EmilysDad replied on 09/04/2017 13:16
Posted on 09/04/2017 12:42 by ABMEven if your wide towing vehicle gives legal views down the sides/rear of your narrow caravan you can still expect to be pulled over by the law in order to check that you actually are legal.
It's much the same as some police stop motorcyclists wearing helmets but no other protective clothing, like the French police were dressed while they were with the T de France, rather resembling the American police on "Chips" the T.V. programme .
raymond45
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