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NTTA Acknowledgments

David Ryder (Editor) Ryder Towing Equipment Ltd
Brian Bate Former NTTA
Jim Bedford Witter Towbars
Philip Holman Knott (UK) Ltd
John Jacobs Brink Towbars
Tony Jones Brink Towbars
Nigel Lea Peter J. Lea Co Ltd
Chris Lloyd Anglian Trailer Centre Ltd
Tony Maris Towbars & Trailers
Pam Pellymounter Aaron Business Services
Peter Turner Witter Towbars
Phillip Miles Dixon Bate Ltd.

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders Limited

The British Rubber Manufacturers Association

Thanks are due to all those who contributed and proof-read.

News

DfT withdraw 1020kg exemption Updat

The DfT intends to withdraw the 1020kg unladen weight exemption for trailers when assessing whether O Licence is reqd

Man convicted - unsafe towing

A man was given a suspended prison sentence for unsafe towing of a trailer on the M62 near Huddersfield.

Changes to MoT test April 2012

Changes are being made to the MoT test to increase inspection of towbars and towing electrics

M1 lighting to be switched off

Motorway lighting is to be switched off permanently on sections of the M1 (J10 - J13) to reduce carbon emissions

NCC to run Caravan Show at NEC 2011

The National Caravan Council has announced that it will run the October 2011 Motorhome & Caravan Show at the NEC

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