The NCC is proud to be a founding member of the newly-launched UK Towing Safety Alliance, a coalition dedicated to improving awareness of towing safely across the UK’s roads for both work and leisure drivers.
Launched in collaboration with the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), the Alliance brings together a wide range of organisations including TyreSafe, NFU Mutual, Road Safety GB, Driving for Better Business, the Camping and Caravanning Club, Tilly Your Trailer, the British Horse Society (BHS), The Caravan and Motorhome Club, The Pony Club, and others – all with a shared commitment to raising awareness and instilling safer towing practices.
The Alliance’s first major initiative is the launch of the TLC campaign – Tyres, Load, Connectivity – a comprehensive set of resources designed to equip drivers with the knowledge to ensure their trailers, caravans, horseboxes and other towed vehicles are safe and roadworthy.
The TLC campaign centres around three critical aspects of towing safety:
· Tyres: Ensuring tyres are properly inflated, have sufficient tread, and are free from damage or safety concerns caused by the tyre ageing process.
· Load: Checking that loads are secure, evenly distributed, and within legal weight limits.
· Connectivity: Verifying that breakaway cables, lights, and electrical connections are secure and functioning correctly.
Simon McGrath, the NCC’s Director of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, said: “The NCC is committed to improving awareness of towing safely across the leisure vehicle industry, and we are proud to support the new UK Towing Safety Alliance and the TLC campaign as a founding member. The campaign provides practical and clear guidance that will help prevent avoidable towing incidents on our roads.
“Caravanning is a much-loved leisure pastime, and with more awareness and action, we can help make towing safer for everyone. We are urging all our members to embrace the campaign and share its key messages to help keep customers, families, and other road users safe.”
Jamie Hassall, Executive Director at PACTS, commented on the importance of the Alliance. He said: “The statistics from both the DVSA and National Highways demonstrate an urgent need to improve towing safety across the UK. Through the UK Towing Safety Alliance and the launch of the TLC campaign, we are bringing together expertise from a wide range of organisations to advocate for safer towing practices. This collaborative effort will ensure that drivers have the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions and reduce the risks associated with towing.”
For more information on the TLC campaign and the Alliance, head to https://www.towing-safety.uk.
