U.K legal matter, towing.
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U.K legal matter, towing.
Hi my XK8 is MOT'ed till August 14 but not tax'ed insured as it is covered by the company who store it.
When/if the weather improves over the next few weeks will it be in order to tow the car home under these circumstances, its about a 10 mile one way trip.
If its O.K is there any special measures I need to abide by to ensure there is no damage to anything. I would be using an 08 Mercedes 320 CLS CDI as the powerplant.
Many thanks for any replies,
ArtyH
When/if the weather improves over the next few weeks will it be in order to tow the car home under these circumstances, its about a 10 mile one way trip.
If its O.K is there any special measures I need to abide by to ensure there is no damage to anything. I would be using an 08 Mercedes 320 CLS CDI as the powerplant.
Many thanks for any replies,
ArtyH
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Best get it trailored .Towing entails a vehicle with an internal combustion engine being used on a public road with out road tax or insurance ...doesnt sound like a good idea.
Just googled it ......No ...can only be moved with all 4 wheels off the ground .
Just googled it ......No ...can only be moved with all 4 wheels off the ground .
Last edited by Five Speed; 02-19-2014 at 09:03 AM.
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Arty,
1. under the provisions of SORN, the vehicle cannot be used on the public highway. That includes standing or being towed. For both of these, the vehicle must have VED or be on trade plates.
2. with the requirements of continuous insurance, cover must be in place for any vehicle not under SORN.
You can easily (and relatively cheaply) take out one day insurance cover but the VED is the catch as you would lose a month just taxing and then surrendering.
Trailer or trade plates are the only options to remain completely within the law.
Graham
1. under the provisions of SORN, the vehicle cannot be used on the public highway. That includes standing or being towed. For both of these, the vehicle must have VED or be on trade plates.
2. with the requirements of continuous insurance, cover must be in place for any vehicle not under SORN.
You can easily (and relatively cheaply) take out one day insurance cover but the VED is the catch as you would lose a month just taxing and then surrendering.
Trailer or trade plates are the only options to remain completely within the law.
Graham
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