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The DVSA is stepping up roadside checks on caravans
Caravan and trailer owners are being warned to ensure their vehicles are roadworthy as safety spot checks are stepped up this bank holiday.
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is increasing its enforcement activity as it revealed that one in six caravans checked by its inspectors had a serious safety problem.
Checks on small trailers, such as those used for trailer tents, also found that nearly four in 10 had a similar safety issue.
Ensuring your caravan and towing vehicle are properly maintained is key to staying safe
The most common problems were associated with the lights, tyres, breakaway cables and brakes, all of which could pose dangerous for the driver and other road users.