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13/8/2006 at 5:57pm
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We are thinking about getting a trailer to tow our camping gear as we sem to have everything bar the kitchen sink. What are the rules regarding the speed limit / motorway driving for towing a small trailer?


13/8/2006 at 6:02pm
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Towing with a trailer is 60mph on a motorway and 50mph on a dual/single carriageway.

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"You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said 'Parking Fine.'" [Tommy Cooper]


13/8/2006 at 6:03pm
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http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/09.htm

Check this out



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"You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said 'Parking Fine.'" [Tommy Cooper]


13/8/2006 at 6:24pm
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Thanks


13/8/2006 at 6:26pm
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No probs,

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"You know, somebody actually complimented me on my driving today. They left a little note on the windscreen, it said 'Parking Fine.'" [Tommy Cooper]


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13/8/2006 at 6:45pm
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Towing with a trailer is 60mph on a motorway and 50mph on a dual/single carriageway.

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er, not quite right ,dual carriageways are 60 mph

stu



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I predict a riot !!


13/8/2006 at 6:50pm
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Plus...don't forget you can't go in the third lane of the motorway towing a trailer



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