Bank holiday travel: DVSA checks drivers can do to avoid £2,500 fine

Drivers could be risking fines of up to £2,500Rory Poulter14:27, 25 Aug 2026Updated 14:27, 25 Aug 2026The advice applies to anyone pulling a trailer, caravan or horsebox behind a car(Image: Peter Cade via Getty Images)Drivers planning to tow a caravan, trailer or horsebox over the bank holiday are being urged to carry out a handful of quick checks before they travel. The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) says skipping basic safety steps can leave motorists at risk of a hefty penalty if their vehicle is deemed to be in a dangerous condition - with fines of up to £2,500, three penalty points, and even disqualification all possible.‌With thousands of people expected to hit the roads for staycations and short breaks, officials say a few minutes spent checking a towing set-up could pre