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flag UK caravan drivers face fines and penalty points for towing over weight limits based on licence date, with stricter rules for newer drivers.

flag UK caravan owners risk a £1,000 fine and 3–6 penalty points for towing a caravan exceeding their licence’s weight limit, which depends on when they passed their test. flag Those with a licence before January 1, 1997, may tow up to 8,250kg combined, while newer licence holders are generally limited to 3,500kg for the caravan. flag The BE endorsement’s 'valid from' date determines these limits, with stricter rules applying after January 19, 2013. flag The caravan’s Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM) is listed on its plate or in the manual. flag Towing beyond these limits is an offence. flag Additionally, driving a caravan in a dangerous condition—such as with faulty brakes, lights, or tyres—can lead to fines up to £2,500 and possible driving bans, even without a specific penalty for poor maintenance. flag The DVSA advises checking brakes, lights, tyres, and coupling before towing.

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