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Can I Be Fined For Not Carrying A Spare Wheel?

Did you know that it’s not always obligatory to carry a spare wheel in your vehicle? According to Appendix XII, paragraph 1.C of the Vehicle Regulations, it is obligatory to carry: “A complete spare wheel or a wheel for temporary Read More …

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Apr 5, 2015

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Did you know that it’s not always obligatory to carry a spare wheel in your vehicle?

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According to Appendix XII, paragraph 1.C of the Vehicle Regulations, it is obligatory to carry: “A complete spare wheel or a wheel for temporary use, with the tools necessary for changing wheels, or an alternative system for its replacement which offers sufficient guarantees for the mobility of the vehicle. In such cases one must drive with respect to the proper speed limitations of any alternative.”

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As a result of which you may, if you wish, substitute your spare wheel for an alternative system, as long as it is officially approved and suitable for your vehicle.

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