tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2022-05-18T11:57:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/drivers-urged-to-get-training-to-tow-trailers-and-caravans-safely 2022-05-18T11:57:00+01:00 Drivers urged to get training to tow trailers and caravans safely 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/draft-legislation-the-motor-vehicles-driving-licences-amendment-no-5-regulations-2021 2021-11-23T17:29:14+00:00 Draft legislation: The Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 5) Regulations 2021 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/legislation-motor-vehicles-driving-licences-amendment-no-2-regulations-2021 2021-09-16T13:05:00+01:00 Legislation: Motor Vehicles (Driving Licences) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-takes-further-action-to-tackle-hgv-driver-shortage 2021-09-10T16:13:00+01:00 Government takes further action to tackle HGV driver shortage Up to 50,000 more HGV driving tests will be made available each year thanks to government action to streamline the testing process. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/driver-testing-changes 2021-09-10T16:13:00+01:00 Driver testing changes Introducing measures to substantially increase the number of vocational driving tests available. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/motorists-urged-to-check-rules-on-towing-before-summer-holidays 2019-08-09T10:00:00+01:00 Motorists urged to check rules on towing before summer holidays 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/trailer-safety-report 2019-07-18T11:12:58+01:00 Trailer safety report Statement on the publication of a report into trailer safety as required by the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act 2018. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/call-for-caravanners-to-check-it-before-towing-it-this-summer 2019-05-03T13:54:00+01:00 Call for caravanners to "check it before towing it" this summer If you’re a caravanner ready to hit the road this summer, Highways England is reminding you to "check it before you tow it!". tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/highways-england-driving-home-the-importance-of-towing-safely--2 2018-06-27T13:51:38+01:00 Highways England driving home the importance of towing safely 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/highways-england-driving-home-the-importance-of-towing-safely 2017-07-27T15:52:35+01:00 Highways England driving home the importance of towing safely A roadshow offering safety advice for those towing this summer has been hailed a success by Highways England and partner organisations. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/road-safety-campaign-urges-drivers-to-towsafe4freddie 2016-11-26T22:00:00+00:00 Road safety campaign urges drivers to #towsafe4freddie Drivers who tow trailers are being urged to carry out basic safety checks following the tragic death of 3-year-old Freddie Hussey. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/are-you-fit-to-tow-in-the-west-midlands-this-summer 2014-07-18T11:43:00+01:00 Are you Fit to Tow in the West Midlands this summer? 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/are-you-fit-to-tow-in-the-east-midlands-this-summer 2014-07-18T11:04:00+01:00 Are you fit to tow in the East Midlands this summer? 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/are-you-fit-to-tow-this-summer 2014-07-17T12:56:00+01:00 Are you 'Fit to Tow' this summer? 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/are-you-fit-to-tow-in-the-east-region-this-summer 2014-07-17T12:53:51+01:00 Are you Fit to Tow in the East region this summer? 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/are-you-fit-to-tow-in-yorkshire-and-the-north-east-this-summer 2014-07-17T12:41:31+01:00 Are you Fit to Tow in Yorkshire and the North East this summer? 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/are-you-fit-to-tow-in-the-south-east-this-summer 2014-07-17T12:32:00+01:00 Are you Fit to Tow in the South West this summer? 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/greater-rights-for-motorists 2012-09-28T00:00:00+01:00 Greater rights for motorists From Monday (1 October 2012) motorists will be given greater rights as new laws banning wheel clamping and towing take effect.