Drivers are being warned over a major new law change, coming into effect within just two weeks.
The new rule change will impact anyone who passed their car driving test from January 1, 1997.
Motorists' driving licenses will be updated automatically to coincide with the major rule change, which will see drivers allowed to tow trailers without taking a prior test, Birmingham Live reports.
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As reported in October, the DVLA will update your licence to show you’re legally allowed to tow trailers and the category BE will be added to your driving licence when you next get a new photocard.
Car and trailer driving tests were stopped on September of this year which means you can no longer book or take a car and trailer driving test.
Current rules mean that, depending on when you passed your driving test, you are limited on what you can pull behind your car without taking a test.
The DVLA has warned drivers need to continue to follow the current rules before November 15 or face a £1,000 fine.
Jonathan White, Legal and Compliance Director at National Accident Helpline said: “We are urging people to take extra care and follow important safety rules when towing a caravan or trailer this time of year.
“While we understand the new changes to the law, we’re also concerned that the freedom to tow a caravan or trailer for the first time could present additional risk.
"Without formal training, paired with a shift to ‘staycations’ we’re calling on first time users to be responsible and extra vigilant."
Jack Cousens, head of roads policy at The Automobile Association, said: "The Government's intention is to create a non-compulsory course which people can opt to take, but doing so may lead to cheaper insurance.
"My guess is that even if this doesn't become reality, drivers could still approach trailer training companies and pay for a private session to provide training and confidence to those that want it."
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