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stephen-in-hull · Dec 6th, 2006, 10:42

I went onto our local (Humberside Nick) pages of the national Plod Web enquire within upon (almost) everything.

http://www.askthe.police.uk/

http://www.askthe.police.uk/content/default.mth

I also asked a specific question:

What are the rules for towing, using rope, chain or pole, on a motorway of
MOT-failed, or partly restored car where the vehicle under tow does not
have valid tax disc?

This question arises from a query on the Volvo Owners' Club forum.

I also posted a link to this thread, but I can't tell from the reply if the respondent has read our thread.

The Plod reply was as follows:

Hello Stephen

Your question relates to a topic already covered on the web site. Please
see question number(s) Q558 for relevant information. See below for a link
to the question.

http://www.askthe.police.uk/content/Q558.htm

The question above relates to towing a vehicle that is taxed. If the
vehicle is not taxed and is not on its way to or from a pre arranged
appointment at an MOT testing station then all 4 wheels must be off the
road. The vehicle is a trailer but is also still a vehicle and must be
taxed and insured if it is on the road.

Please note:
PNLD does not have the resources to research every email in depth. This
reply is intended as a guide only. The advice you are given is based on the
information provided. You are advised to seek professional advice before
any further action is taken, see Terms and Conditions for further
information.

(By the way, the textual emphasis in the passage above is mine!)

So, I rather think that my earlier gut feeling refers if the towed vehicle isn't an utter wreck, and it has a decent towing arrangement, and in particular a proper caravan style light panel plugged into the towing vehicle's electrics, and a number plate for the towing vehicle on display.

It still doesn't answer the 64,000 Euro question as to whether it is acceptable to choose an MOT station in John O'Groats, passing dozens of others on the way, pre-booked appointment or not.

I guess it comes down to the professionalism with which you tow, and the kind of "That looks suspicious, I'll pull him over!" profile that you present en route.

Dec 6th, 2006, 10:42	#20
stephen-in-hull stephen-in-hull Last Online: Sep 22nd, 2007 14:09 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Kingston-upon-Hull	Plod web answer I went onto our local (Humberside Nick) pages of the national Plod Web enquire within upon (almost) everything. http://www.askthe.police.uk/ http://www.askthe.police.uk/content/default.mth I also asked a specific question: What are the rules for towing, using rope, chain or pole, on a motorway of MOT-failed, or partly restored car where the vehicle under tow does not have valid tax disc? This question arises from a query on the Volvo Owners' Club forum. I also posted a link to this thread, but I can't tell from the reply if the respondent has read our thread. The Plod reply was as follows: Hello Stephen Your question relates to a topic already covered on the web site. Please see question number(s) Q558 for relevant information. See below for a link to the question. http://www.askthe.police.uk/content/Q558.htm The question above relates to towing a vehicle that is taxed. If the vehicle is not taxed and is not on its way to or from a pre arranged appointment at an MOT testing station then all 4 wheels must be off the road. The vehicle is a trailer but is also still a vehicle and must be taxed and insured if it is on the road. Please note: PNLD does not have the resources to research every email in depth. This reply is intended as a guide only. The advice you are given is based on the information provided. You are advised to seek professional advice before any further action is taken, see Terms and Conditions for further information. (By the way, the textual emphasis in the passage above is mine!) So, I rather think that my earlier gut feeling refers if the towed vehicle isn't an utter wreck, and it has a decent towing arrangement, and in particular a proper caravan style light panel plugged into the towing vehicle's electrics, and a number plate for the towing vehicle on display. It still doesn't answer the 64,000 Euro question as to whether it is acceptable to choose an MOT station in John O'Groats, passing dozens of others on the way, pre-booked appointment or not. I guess it comes down to the professionalism with which you tow, and the kind of "That looks suspicious, I'll pull him over!" profile that you present en route.