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Trailer & Towing Legislation

Many of the myths that surround trailer operation have sadly found their way into national and even international legislation.

The NTTA is committed to improving this situation and so strongly lobby the Government and the EC to remove or amend irrelevant, and introduce useful and sensible measures instead.

  • We do this by being represented wherever possible on national and international committees, by preparing detailed and well-argued reports, backed up by case studies and technical arguments.
  • We also study Green and White Papers and make strong representations in response, on behalf of NTTA members.
  • Our 24-hour legal advice service means that NTTA members can find on-the-spot FREE legal advice on any legal matter, including personal matters.
  • This can be vital in the case of possible accidents or unforeseen difficulties. Or. it could be useful simply as a means of finding advice or confirming a legal point that could clinch a sale with a customer, There are many ways in which the NTTA members can benefit from such help and cooperation.

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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