Our illustrious friend David (MCINND) posted this on the Eribafolk facebook page yesterday.

David used to be in that line of work so I presume his concerns are justified.What do others think?


"Unintended consequences of Brexit:
1) All trailers - presumably inc Caravans - will need to be registered, with assoc fees.

2) And its the end of the road for towing a car on an A-frame even within in the UK appears nigh.

The Government "Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill 2018" has now been published.
It intends that trailers must be registered in the UK (just as they already are in lots of other countries).
This is an extract:

"Trailer Registration.
Policy Background
42 The UK’s proposed ratification of the 1968 Vienna Convention on Road Traffic (“the 1968 Convention”) will ensure that, after exit day, UK drivers will continue to be able to drive in all EU countries. A consequence of ratification is that unregistered trailers could be turned away at the borders of other countries who have ratified the 1968 Convention. Therefore, for operational reasons, a trailer registration scheme needs to be implemented.

43 The Bill, therefore, also enables the Secretary of State to introduce a trailer registration scheme. The powers under the Bill will enable: the registration of trailers (including issuing documents and administering the scheme – e.g. changing keepers); registration marks (more commonly known as registration numbers) to be assigned and reassigned; fees to be charged for providing these services; and rules to be introduced regarding the carrying of registration documents and the formatting and placement of registration plates. Offences (summary only) may also be created by regulations.

Clause 12: Trailer registration

44 Clause 12 enables the Secretary of State, through regulations, to institute and maintain a register of trailers. These regulations may provide for mandatory or voluntary registration and additional provisions that may be required or relevant to operating the register (under subsection (2)). In particular, regulations may be made in relation to the form and contents of the register, the registration process and the transfer, surrender or destruction of registration documents. Further relevant provisions may also be made. This clause defines a trailer as anything on wheels which is intended or adapted to be pulled by a motor vehicle."

So it seems that a car (already registered as a car of course) won't any longer be able to be towed on UK roads as a trailer because it can't be registered as a "trailer".........."

I link this thread to New Towing Regulations as Tom has been doing some research on the subject.

Randa