Additional legislation?

cyberyacht
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edited July 2018 in Overseas Campsites & Touring #1

"We have prioritised preparation for EU exit and royal assent of the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill will be a significant step in this process"

Will this impinge on caravans, meaning they will have their own registration like the continent?

It could possibly also impact on TOADs as well.

Has anyone read the small print?

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  • peedee
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    edited July 2018 #2

     i quote this para from a summary of the bill.

    "We do not intend to require registration of any trailers that are used solely within the UK. Mandatory registration will apply solely for international travel to, or through, countries which have ratified the 1968 Convention. Mandatory registration will primarily apply to commercial trailers weighing over 750kg. Our intention is also to apply mandatory registration to larger non-commercial trailers weighing over 3,500kg undertaking such journeys, though this is an issue on which we are seeking industry views. This higher weight threshold for non-commercial trailers will exclude almost all leisure user caravans and horse trailers. This legislation will not introduce an annual tax for trailers."

    peedee

  • cyberyacht
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    edited July 2018 #3

    As I read that, it looks like I switched to a MH at the right time to avoid jumping through more hoops to take a caravan abroad.

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited July 2018 #4

    As I read it, it’s most unlikely to affect caravans. 

  • Takethedogalong
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    edited July 2018 #5

    It could affect anyone travelling abroad if permits are required!

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-44881058

    The cost isn't excessive, but who could trust our Gov or Civil service to deliver all those millions of permits on time.......

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  • iansoady
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    edited July 2018 #7

     It's not so much whether you would trust them but whether they would have the resource given the mountain of stuff they will have to wade through. As the consequences become ever clearer I just wonder how many people who voted to "take back control" are realising what they may actually be giving up?

  • eurortraveller
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    edited July 2018 #8

    Is that about International Driving Permits?

    Well, considering I have driven in Australia and New Zealand with a UK driving licence, and my son was driving here in the UK last week with a Hong Kong driving licence, I think it's unlikely I will need a new driving licence for France in the near future.

    Another scare story? 

  • cyberyacht
    cyberyacht Forum Participant Posts: 10,218
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    edited July 2018 #9

    It may depend on how perverse the EU want to be. Based on current performance.....frown

  • Phishing
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    edited July 2018 #10

    Mandatory registration will primarily apply to commercial trailers weighing over 750kg. Our intention is also to apply mandatory registration to larger non-commercial trailers weighing over 3,500kg

    Really don't see what the problem is. As far as I can see leisure vehicles are not included in any form. Assuming none of us has a 3.5 tonne van.

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