Trailer & Towing Safety APPG

Trailer and Towing Safety All-Party Parliamentary Group. Bringing together parliamentarians, industry & consumers to raise awareness of towing & trailer safety

[Trailer & Towing Safety APPG @TrailerAPPG]

@karinsmyth Wishing our Chair, Karin Smyth, a speedy recovery and looking forward to meeting up with her when she is back up and running.

[Trailer & Towing Safety APPG @TrailerAPPG]

We are supporting #UKTrailerSafetyWeek run by
@nttauk (5-11th June). This is what @karinsmyth, Chair of the APPG on Trailer and Towing Safety says about the importance of the campaign⬇️
More information about the campaign at https://t.co/6qWndzWOdD #roadsafety #trailersafety

[Karin Smyth @karinsmyth]

I will continue to work closely with colleagues on the APPG for Trailer & Towing Safety to ensure the Government sees the error of its ways.

We cannot allow road safety to come 2nd to a minister's desire to cut the laws that protect us. [5/5]
https://t.co/p36HOQeOre @TrailerAPPG

[Karin Smyth @karinsmyth]

🧵 Yesterday, the Govt published it's Trailer Safety Report. To say that it raises far more questions than answers is an understatement.

Here are just a few of my serious concerns... [1/5]
https://t.co/lHnWnYGgq0

[Trailer & Towing Safety APPG @TrailerAPPG]

@TrailerAPPG delighted to welcome the 2021 officers and members @karinsymth @JasonMcCartney @SharonHodgsonMP @SirRogerGale Richard Fuller MP Lord Bassam of Brighton, Nigel Mills MP. Looking forward to working with you and stakeholders on the safety critical issues for the Group.

[Trailer & Towing Safety APPG @TrailerAPPG]

@TrailerAPPG meets today to discuss DfT updates on trailer safety, roadside safety checks and towing for business. Hot topic summer safety #towsafe4freddie

[Trailer & Towing Safety APPG @TrailerAPPG]

@trailerAPPG echoes @karinsmyth thoughts. Important agencies work together to cut road deaths. Today's focus on towing for work, with lots of resources to help businesses at https://t.co/uLt4s621jB

[DfBB Programme @DfBBprogramme]

Find out more on safe towing on day 4 of the #ProjectEDWARD virtual road trip #saferroads

[Trailer & Towing Safety APPG @TrailerAPPG]

#TrailerAPPG supports this important initiative #ProjectEDWARD. For those who tow for work check out webinars + events on https://t.co/uLt4s621jB and today the focus is Safer Vehicles - tips and guidance to check your trailer is secure and safe to tow.

[Trailer & Towing Safety APPG @TrailerAPPG]

Roads policing call for evidence issued @transportgovuk & @ukhomeoffice. Review to look at how the capability and capacity of enforcement services can be enhanced to improve safety, reduce future casualties on roads and influence road user behaviour. https://t.co/zScnIHmZda

[Trailer & Towing Safety APPG @TrailerAPPG]

A very positive turnout for our first virtual APPG @Trailer APPG.
Reports on Equine Transport Safety & Survey @BritishHorse, DfT update on Trailer Safety Report & Project Edward @HighwaysEngland. Thanks to @KarinSmyth for chairing and all stakeholders and officers in attendance.

[Trailer & Towing Safety APPG @TrailerAPPG]

Survey out on Equine Transport and Towing Safety from BHS, to identify gaps in info/training provided, and help tailor advice on equine transport https://t.co/TQCVzEyAbI. Deadline for submission 05.07.20. Help improve towing safety for all.

[Trailer & Towing Safety APPG @TrailerAPPG]

Members of APPG meeting today to discuss how to take forward work programme to enhance trailer safety across the UK. Group determined to find solutions following DfT’s 2019 report https://t.co/rV5AEqwlWO

[Karin Smyth @karinsmyth]

Great to see @transportgovuk Minister @Michael_ellis1 recognising my campaign with the Hussey family for improved trailer safety. The govt report released yesterday is an important milestone in our 4-year campaign & follows the launch of my @TrailerAPPG. https://t.co/2vcwrBjdcg

[Trailer & Towing Safety APPG @TrailerAPPG]

Minutes from the inaugural meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Trailer and Towing Safety are now available on our website. https://t.co/9Wd8fmrNvN

[The NCC @NCCLtd]

.@HighwaysEngland is reminding anyone towing, before setting off, to ensure they have the correct licence and insurance to tow whatever the weight, that the vehicle is connected correctly and that the load is secure and within the limits for the vehicle. https://t.co/57Tt4uk0C6

[Karin Smyth @karinsmyth]

🎧 LISTEN: The importance of #TrailerSafety on our roads cannot be understated: even so-called "lighter" trailers can be as heavy as small cars.

The new APPG on Towing and Trailer Safety I launched last week will work to make our roads safer.

@bbcrb | @TrailerAPPG

[Karin Smyth @karinsmyth]

🎧 LISTEN: Last week, I launched our new Trailer & Towing Safety All-Party Parliamentary Group.

Through cross-party working and the progress we have already made to improve #TrailerSafety, I hope we will be able to prevent further tragedies on our roads.

@bbcrb | @TrailerAPPG

[Trailer & Towing Safety APPG @TrailerAPPG]

At the inaugural meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Trailer and Towing Safety, a new Safety Framework document was launched by the National Towing Working Group (NTWG). This document is now available for download on our website. #TrailerSafety https://t.co/TwK0DJM3Sw

[Approved Workshop Scheme @Workshopscheme]

Make sure your caravan is in a safe and towable condition before you set off this weekend. Visit our website, https://t.co/yunplj3b6k
#Towing #TrailerSafety #Caravan