News and communications

From today (18 May 2022), drivers in England, Scotland and Wales can take newly-accredited training to learn and improve the skills they need to safely tow.

• Updated: 18 May 2022

A new draft statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament.

• Updated: 23 November 2021

A draft affirmative statutory instrument, meaning that car drivers will not need to take another test to tow a trailer or caravan, is being laid in Parliament.

• Updated: 16 September 2021

Up to 50,000 more HGV driving tests will be made available each year thanks to government action to streamline the testing process.

• Updated: 10 September 2021

Introducing measures to substantially increase the number of vocational driving tests available.

• Updated: 10 September 2021

With the UK tourism industry expecting a bumper year, DVLA is reminding motorists to make sure they do not break the rules when towing a caravan for their holiday.

• Updated: 9 August 2019

Statement on the publication of a report into trailer safety as required by the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act 2018.

• Updated: 18 July 2019

If you’re a caravanner ready to hit the road this summer, Highways England is reminding you to "check it before you tow it!".

• Updated: 3 May 2019

The first in a series of summer events offering advice on towing and tyre safety pulled in 100 people at Gordano Services near Bristol this week.

• Updated: 27 June 2018

A roadshow offering safety advice for those towing this summer has been hailed a success by Highways England and partner organisations.

• Updated: 27 July 2017

Drivers who tow trailers are being urged to carry out basic safety checks following the tragic death of 3-year-old Freddie Hussey.

• Updated: 26 November 2016

People driving in the West Midlands are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

• Updated: 18 July 2014

People driving in the East Midlands are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

• Updated: 18 July 2014

People are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

• Updated: 17 July 2014

People driving in the East region are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

• Updated: 17 July 2014

People driving in Yorkshire and the North East are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on Highways Agency roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

• Updated: 17 July 2014

People are being urged to help cut the number of towing related incidents on the country’s major roads this summer by checking their caravan or trailer before setting out.

• Updated: 17 July 2014

From Monday (1 October 2012) motorists will be given greater rights as new laws banning wheel clamping and towing take effect.

• Updated: 28 September 2012

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