Towing...B+E clarification...Advice

[toseland]

To clarify the point.. VOSA suggests that once an A frame is attached to a vehicle, it becomes a trailer for all intents and purposes. and as such should conform to MAM/Weight regulations and braking regulations, ie it is not a car on a trailer. the towed car BECOMES the trailer itself and weighs however much is appropriate..


i am assuming they have charged you and you have the right to a court appearance if so necessary...

now consider this carefully.. you have the right to go to court regarding this and it can be appropriately argued that you were not exceeding VOSA's recommended 3500kg total train weight, OR the plated towing limit of the ford kuga.. and hence not breaking the law.

were brake lights used? if so no problem

was the towing vehicle displaying appropriate numberplates on the back of the xzara? if so no problem..

was the Xzara disabled at the time of towing (battery unconnected and/or removed), if so no problem, but a tiny issue

i would suggest having a look at hte weights..

Kuga can tow 2100kg, weight of the car = ???

total train weight exceeding 3500? if not, then your licence is valid and the police man is wrong according to VOSA..