I have a number of tippers working mainly off the road on site work.
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My problem is that I am not clear regarding the regulations for transferring these vehicles between sites. They carry normal third-party insurance but are rarely taxed for public roads.
Could you please advise me whether a smaller vehicle (say a Land-Rover) is allowed to tow a lorry? Would you also advise me what regulations should be observed while on a public road?
AWe have consulted the licensing
authorities on your behalf, and find that in general any mechanically propelled vehicle which normally requires a licence still needs a licence at the full goods rate for the weight of the vehicle even if towed by another licensed vehicle. The reason is that the towed vehicle cannot be classed as a trailer for the purpose of the regulations.
Statutory remission of duty can be granted, in certain special circumstances, for vehicles on site work when moving between sites, but there is a distance limitation. Application for remission must be made to your local Licensing Officer who can grant this, but he is free to judge each case on its merits.
We suggest therefore that you get in touch with your local licensing office for more details.
Any goods vehicle used on a public road must comply with the Construction and Use Regulations and the Road Traffic Acts (drivers' hours regulations etc.) and the Road Safety Act (braking regulations, testing and plating, etc.),