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Warning to drivers towing a caravan this summer over illegal blunder that could land you with a £1,000 fine
DRIVERS towing caravans this summer need to avoid making this illegal mistake or could face a hefty £1000 fine. With summer well underway and warmer days ahead, August marks a great opportunity for caravan owners to hit the road. 2 Warning to drivers towing caravans this summer However, it is important to watch out for this common mistake to avoid forking out a hefty sum if caught. Before setting off, you must ensure that your car number plate matches that of your caravan or motorhome. Failure to do so could lead to significant consequences. The plate on the back of your caravan must match that of the towcar and follow the standard rules of size, colour and spacing, reports Caravan Times. The other requirements are the number plate must be clearly visible and properly fixed to the caravan, and there are no exceptions for its removal from the vehicle. In addition to being hit with an eye-watering fine for failure to comply, this can cause also cause significant insurance issues. Your insurance may be invalidated, especially if you are involved in an accident while not displaying the correct number plate. Government number plate specifications According to the official website: "Your trailer must display the same number plate as the vehicle you're towing it with. "If you're towing more than one trailer, the number plate must be fixed to the trailer at the back." The website also specifies that all number plates must be made from a reflective material, display black characters on a white background (front plate), and display black characters on a yellow background (rear plate). Moment French farmers use tractors to spray hordes of squatters with manure Common caravaner fines to avoid Caravan Times has also revealed the other common caravaner fines, to help to prevent your trip from taking a sour turn. The first to look out for, and perhaps the most easy to forget, is speed limits. While this isn't an issue for smaller vans, if your trailer weighs more than 3.05 tonnes or is longer than 12 metres, you will need to look out for lower speed limits. While this can be easy to forget when cruising along the motorway, it is important to stick to these limits to avoid another £1000 fine. The limit is 50mph on single carriageways and 60mph on dual carriageways and motorways. Another common mistake to be wary of is weight limits. This often catches people out due to it being dependent upon when your driving licence was issued. Steve Noga, campervan expert at Auto Finance, told Caravan Times: 'For driving licences before 1st January 1997, you can usually drive a vehicle and trailer with a combined weight of up to 8,250 kg. "However, for any driving licences secured after this date, you can tow a trailer up to 3,500 kg.' Beyond these limits you will need a special category on your licence. The other three blunders often made revolve around parking, unsafe towing and overseas rules. While wild camping is legal in Scotland, allowing you to park up outside of official sites, the same rules unfortunately do not apply in England, Wales or Ireland. This is why it is always advised that you check local bylaws before parking up, whether that be for an overnight stay or just a quick pitstop. Fines for unsafe towing can also be among the most hefty, reaching up to a staggering £2500. It is therefore absolutely vital that you take time to secure your rig before hitting the road to protect both your bank account, and the people around you. The last thing to consider is overseas rules. It is important that you check the local laws before entering a new country as they will most likely differ to the UK. Why caravan holidays are so underrated CARAVAN park holidays are a British staple. And with the cost of living crisis wreaking havoc on Britain's purses, more of us are turning to them for an affordable break. Josie O'Brien, Senior Digital Writer on Fabulous, weighs in on why she thinks caravan holidays are seriously underrated... WHEN I was a child, my mum used to collect the £9.50 holiday vouchers in The Sun. She'd use them to book a couple of nights away at a caravan park during the school holidays. As an adult, I fully appreciate the convenience of a humble caravan holiday. No faffing about with passports, no luggage limits and no bog-standard hotel breakfast of stale toast and grey eggs. I still love caravan holidays as an adult. In a world of doing everything for the 'gram, a caravan park brings you back to basics. There's no obligation to get dressed up, no stress to fit a million picturesque excursions in one week and I don't find myself flustered in tourist hot spots like abroad. I love going to coastal caravan parks and strolling along the beach parade. My highlight is always fresh mussels, ice-creams and classic pubs to grab an afternoon tipple in. And then, of course, there's the cost. Staying in a caravan is definitely way cheaper than my international trips. With no expensive hotel bills and the ability to cook my own meals, I'm spending hundreds less than I would abroad. I've had some of my best and most relaxing holidays in caravans. Maybe I'll buy my own one day. 2
Sky News
36 minutes ago
- Sky News
Citroen urged to fix 'chaotic' recall and pay compensation to affected drivers
Citroen has been told to improve its "chaotic" and "shameful" recall over a potentially fatal airbag safety fault. Consumer champion Which? wants the government to intervene if Stellantis, the car brand's parent company, does not improve the process for fixing the fault and offering customers compensation. A "stop-drive" recall was issued in June for all Citroen C3 second-generation and DS 3 first-generation vehicles made between 2009 and 2019 due to the risk of the airbag rupturing in a collision, which can cause injury or death. All affected vehicles are expected to be fixed by the end of next month. Customers were told to "immediately cease using their vehicle", but Which? has raised concerns over how this message has been shared. It says it has spoken to several distressed drivers, including the mother of a premature baby who needs hospital treatment and a woman caring for her terminally ill husband, who have been left without transport for weeks or months and forced to hire cars and taxis. A few owners who told Which? they were being offered compensation said they were getting a maximum of £22.50 a day - far less than the cost of car hire in most regions. Sue Davies, head of consumer protection policy at Which?, said: "From people left stranded with no means of transport, to those paying out a fortune to hire cars and taxis, the emotional and financial burden of this recall has fallen squarely on those least able to absorb it. "Stellantis must urgently confirm it will pay compensation for alternative transport as well as offer practical solutions, such as offering at-home repairs or towing affected cars to garages. If not, many people will see no alternative but to continue driving cars that are potentially very dangerous. "The government needs to step in and hold them to account to ensure UK consumers have much greater clarity of what they need to do and what they are entitled to - and are never left in this position again." The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, the government body that oversees car safety recalls, told Money it was in contact with Citroen on how it is managing the recall. "We have received reassurances the company is working hard to arrange repairs and minimise disruption for vehicle owners. However, we know there is more that can be done and we continue to reinforce their responsibilities under the code of practice," it said. "We urge all owners of affected vehicles to follow Citroen's advice. To check if your vehicle is affected, car owners can use the checker on Citroen's website." The Department for Transport told Money that Heidi Alexander, the transport secretary, and Lilian Greenwood, future of roads minister, were "actively engaging with manufacturers and industry leaders to ensure any disruption is kept to an absolute minimum". It added: "We understand how frustrating these recalls are for those affected. The safety of those drivers and their families remains the transport secretary's top priority." Stellantis said: "The company's focus remains on completing the replacement of airbags in affected vehicles as swiftly as possible. "Our Citroen network is fully engaged in maximising the number of cars that can be completed every day and, to increase our repair capacity even further and minimise as much as possible the impact on customers, our Peugeot network is now authorised to replace airbags on these cars in addition to at-home options. "For each and every customer, we discuss options to support mobility, recognising that every driver has specific requirements. These options include replacement airbags at a dealership or at home, courtesy car, support for other mobility options and recovery. We give priority to those with the most urgent needs." If you are unsure if you've been affected by the recall, you can contact a Stellantis dealership, which will check for you, or visit the official recall site for your specific vehicle brand.
The Sun
an hour ago
- The Sun
Major motorway grinds to a halt with 6.5 miles of congestion and drivers facing delays of an hour after crash
A MAJOR motorway has ground to a halt with over six miles of congestion and drivers facing hour-long delays after a crash. Drivers hitting the roads for their summer holiday have been urged to plan ahead as traffic mounts. 1 Drivers on the M6 are facing long delays and miles of congestion following an accident on the southbound carriageway. The crash happened between Junction 19, Knutsford, and Junction 18 at Holmes Chapel. National Highways say a queue of more than six miles has formed through the area. A spokesperson for the agency said: "One lane is closed on the M6 southbound between J19 Tabley and J18 Holmes Chapel due to a collision. "Delays in excess of one hour, approx. 6.5 miles of congestion." Traffic has also been spreading to nearby A-roads with queues forming on the A50 through Knutsford as drivers try to avoid the long M6 tailbacks. Delays have also been reported on the A556 and A559 near Northwich. Further details about the nature of the collision are yet to be confirmed by the authorities.
