One in 10 caravan owners admits to illegal driving practice

New research by insurer, Ripe Caravan Insurance, found that 10% of the 508 caravan owners it surveyed have admitted to having previously driven with a child in the caravan, and 12% have done so with an adult in the back

In the UK, it is against the law to carry passengers in a caravan while it’s being towed. Those found guilty of doing so risk a £2,500 fine, three points on their licence or even a driving ban.

The research also highlights a lack of understanding around the laws around towing, with just 23% of respondents aware that carrying an adult in the caravan while towing is illegal, and 11% realising the same applied to children.

John Woosey, Founder of Ripe Caravan Insurance, says,

 

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