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Sat 23 Dec 2006 19:59
4x4 and trailer - machika
I saw a 4x4, towing a trailer (caravan size), in the outside lane of the M1 today. Is this allowed?
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Sat 23 Dec 2006 20:12
4x4 and trailer - Wales Forester
In a word no.
No trailers in outside lane, assuming this was where three lanes are available.
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Sat 23 Dec 2006 20:15
4x4 and trailer - Dynamic Dave
Rule 239 of the Highway code.

The right-hand lane of a motorway with three or more lanes MUST NOT be used (except in prescribed circumstances) if you are driving:

. any vehicle drawing a trailer
. a goods vehicle with a maximum laden weight over 7.5 tonnes
. a passenger vehicle with a maximum laden weight exceeding 7.5 tonnes constructed or adapted to carry more than eight seated passengers in addition to the driver.
Laws MT(E&W)R reg 12 & MT(S)R reg 11

www.highwaycode.gov.uk/23.htm#239

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Sat 23 Dec 2006 20:15
4x4 and trailer - Manatee
No - and it shouldn't have been doing more than 60mph either.

www.ntta.co.uk/law/driving/driving.htm
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