Caravan Mirrors

    Drivers who tow caravans are being told to fit mirrors that give them a view that is wider than their vehicle.

    Drivers should be able to see clearly an area that is four metres wide from the side of a caravan - If not, they are at risk of being on the road illegally.
    That’s according to Insurance specialists – Caravanwise – who point out that a caravan is significantly wider than a car and that unless towing mirrors are fitted, a driver may not be complying with the law. 

    They say when towing a caravan that is wider than the narrowest part a vehicle, fitting additional towing mirrors is a requirement. 

    They advise drivers to look at the rear of their vehicle - with a caravan attached - to see the distance the door mirrors project from the car. 
    If the towing mirrors are not visible from behind a caravan then wider mirrors need to be fitted.
     

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