A framing and the law

[gwtaylor22]

What's the law on A framing a car as google only produced mixed answers

Can I tow a mk2 escort with a discovery 2?

 

Thanks

[Fiesta Steve]

I have a framed my own car with no probs but I understand a trailer over 750kg must be braked so could fall foul on that law.

[Col-ashtonmobile]

I,ve used an A frame since 1982 and never had a problem , as long as the towed vehicle does,nt weigh more than the towing vehicle and you have a board and lights ...

[texr2000]

main thing i would guess is having B+E licence, there seems to be a lot of mixed stuff about them.... someone told me they were only meant to be used for 'recovery' but thats a little vague 

[Daz271]

As Steve said it's classed as a trailer and needs to be braked if it weighs over 750kg but the police dont usually bother you if you have a decent tow vehicle. I towed my mk2 mexico from Bristol up tp Leeds on Sunday with an A frame, 225 miles, the police pulled along side me a couple of times, had a good look and just drove off, didn't bother me at all. I think you should be ok as long as you have the trailer board and stick to the right speeds etc.

[sidpf1972]

My brother in laws a copper he's a plonked if that helps

[MK2Ed]

Officially they're meant for recovery and not long-term towing use although how the Law is meant to prove the difference suspect  could be difficult.  I looked into it a while back and didn't come across any precedent or cases of prosecution...

[dacar]

I reckon the car being towed must be road legal in the first instance!

[texr2000]

I reckon the car being towed must be road legal in the first instance!

all 4 wheels are on the road so would need MOT TAX and Insurance

[gwtaylor22]

Well managed it with no major problems