Towing in lane 3

[Hopkirk]

There was a caravanning question here this morning that has disappeared now, but it has left me thinking.

In it, Chris Buenchico answered with a link to a caravanning website. That stated that vehicles with trailers could not enter the right lane of a motorway or dual carriageway which has three or more lanes.

I can find reference to this for motorways in the highway code (rule265), but not dual carriageways.

Can anyone confirm or deny that this rule also applies to non motorway class roads?

[TWR]

You cannot use the 3rd lane if you are towing a trailor. the only time you can is if the inside lane has been closed.

[Hopkirk]

I know this is true of motorways, TWR, but can you direct me to anything that confirms it applies to non motorway dual carriageways?

As I said, it is not in the highway code.

[TWR]

You can use the outside lane for overtaking on duel Carriageway's Hopkirk, only thing I can suggest check out road rules for the UK Highways via google.

[Charlie911]

Don't really understand why you want confirmation of this Hopkirk. (Used to love the programme by the way!) It is against the law to tow anything and drive in the 3rd lane. BUT, of course he would be able to use the 2nd lane to overtake, for example on a dual carrigeway.

Even if there is a hold up and a lorry/coach/caravan in the 3rd lane can still be prosecuted - even if the vehicle was staionary at the time! They must NOT use the 3rd lane unless directed by highway signs or by a police officier.