Caravan owners in the UK could face a £1,000 fine and three penalty points if they fail to comply with the law on towing mirrors, according to insurance intermediary Caravanwise. All drivers towing a caravan must have mirrors that allow them to see clearly, specifically providing a view four metres wide from the side of the caravan at a distance of 20 metres behind the driver.
Despite the relatively low cost of towing mirrors—around £20—half of caravan owners claim to be unaware of or disregard the law. Caravanwise warned that there is “absolutely no excuse” for not fitting towing mirrors, emphasising that a caravan is significantly wider than a car, even a large 4x4, making it impossible to comply with the law without them.
The consequences of non-compliance can be severe. If prosecuted, drivers risk three penalty points on their licence and a £1,000 fine. Caravanwise highlighted the danger, stating that a motorcyclist knocked off their bike would suffer far more serious and permanent consequences.
Even after purchasing towing mirrors, drivers must remember to remove them when detaching the caravan or trailer. Failure to do so could still result in breaking the law. Caravanwise urged all caravan owners to stay up-to-date with changes to the law to avoid penalties.
