Long Vehicle signs? Forums

des

can anyone tell me at what length your rig (rv + toad) requires a long vehicle sign on the back?

ScotJimland

Hi Des

http://www.highwaycode.gov.uk/signs10.htm

des

Thanks Jim. As usual, with anything related to RVs, does not really answer the question. I have heard that the spanish police are stopping and fining rvs with trailers / a-frames if not fitted with appropriate signage. not planning to go there at the moment, but you know how these "fund raising" ideas spread. would still like to know if i need to fit signs to the back of the car (approx 15m total rig) and if so, what?

Rapide561

Hi From my personal experience, a single (or indeed a double) deck coach can tow a trailer and as far as I am aware, I have yet to have such a label applied to my outfit.

However, for peace of mind and probably £20.00, is it worth the risk?

Rapide561

ScotJimland

Hi Des

I read it as any "Motor vehicles over 7500 kilograms maximum gross weight" this would include RVs .. so there are a lot of RVs, including mine which don't comply.
Reference trailer, I have a 3 mt box trailer,

des

Hi Jim. I think this is going to be another "grey" area. As usual, how do you get a definitive answer?

peejay · Campsite DB Admin

The way I interpret it - these signs are only required for large goods vehicles (and skips). RV's/leisure vehicles are not large goods vehicles so they are not required.
Could be wrong though - you can't beat a good 'grey area'. Wink

pete.

Detourer

Hi Des

Take your point entirely, but as Rapid suggested, for small cost better to get one [or two]. I mean, it is as much to save someone driving into the back of you and causing huge damage as anything else. I have high-up lights and sign on my trailer.....all I can do Rolling Eyes

Far from "fund-raising" [check out how many speed cams there are in ALL of Spain] there is from this Aug, to coincide with new points system] a huge clampdown on the lax and non-compliance of traffice laws...

Urban areas are the main targets with the young on scooters who do not wear crash helmets, unlicensed [age has just gone up] and un-insured. Youn who fast-cruise in over crowded vehicles and of course late night drink driving [not just the young]. Holiday makers are way down on the target list, unless stupid!

The new traffic rules make interesting reading i.e. you "start" with 12 points and these are progressively removed, with drink driving starting at 6 points!!! Brit licences are almost emmune from prosecution as the comp system here does not log them and is unable to link with UK system i.e. offences here do not as yet get carried over to UK....

guzzijim

There was a posting on this site 6 months or so ago where a guy reported being stopped by the old bill in the Wiltshire I think, for towing an a framed car without trailer boards, ie those red and yellow stripped things you see on articulated hgv’s.
He evidently got a good ticking off by the officer, who also said if it was Spain and not UK he would have been fined on the spot.
The guy now uses two cut down boards in the rear window of his car.
Incidentally there used to be a reg. in Spain that if you were a resident towing a trailer you should display a blue triangle on the front of your vehicle, must say though I’ve never seen one.