Caravans are often derided for taking up too much space on the UK’s roads, but one driver has taken it one step too far and now faces a nine-month suspended prison sentence.
A motorist from Accrington was sentenced by the courts after he was spotted attempting to tow a 40-foot American-style caravan along the M62.
The mobile home was roughly twice the length of a normal UK touring caravan and even though the driver opted to use a Land Rover as his tow car, a police officer still described this as “the worst combination” he had ever seen on the roads.
Bradford Crown Court heard how the police approached the driver after he stopped just before a bypass where there was a significant danger of vehicles jack-knifing.
It was feared that if this journey had continued then there would be a significant risk of an accident.
The judge handed down the suspended sentence yesterday (June 27th), which included a fine of £2,000 and 250 hours of community service.
