by Tom Walsh
Plans to introduce MOT-style tests for caravans seem destined to fail after a European Parliament vote.
The proposals, put forward by transport executives in Brussels, would have meant that caravans and light trailers would go through an annual assessment to determine their roadworthiness but these are now one step closer to being scrapped.
German MEP Werner Kuhn had claimed that some mobile homes had been left to rust in “barns” and were covered in “chicken feathers”, something which the Caravan Club strongly disagreed with.
Members of the organisation argued that if the plans were pushed through then it could see families forking out hundreds of pounds everywhere just to ensure that their caravan was allowed to stay on the road.
Tony Hall, director of marketing for the Club, welcomed the news: “The Club was delighted to have led the way in lobbying against this vital issue and we believe that our efforts were instrumental in achieving this decision, although a final confirmation vote is due to take place at the end of March.”
