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Change description : 2025-08-12 10:29:00: Updated section 9.6 Speed restrictions to add speed limits for different recovery vehicle and trailer combinations. [Guidance and regulation]

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Running a vehicle recovery business: driver and vehicle safety rules

Rules that vehicle recovery operators and drivers need to follow to run their business legally and safely.

From:
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Published
3 July 2013
Last updated
1912 FebruaryAugust 2025 — See all updates

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Running a vehicle recovery business: driver and vehicle safety rules

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This guide sets out the rules that you need to follow if you run a vehicle recovery business or drive a vehicle to recover other vehicles.

It includes rules about:

  • vehicle operator licences
  • drivers’ hours
  • keeping your vehicle safe to drive
  • vehicle weights
  • other licences you might need
  • equipment you might need

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Published 3 July 2013

Last updated 1912 FebruaryAugust 2025 + show href="#full-history">+ show all updates

    3. Added information to section 8 about when to notify road and bridge authorities when using a heavy recovery vehicle.

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Update history

2025-08-12 10:29
Updated section 9.6 Speed restrictions to add speed limits for different recovery vehicle and trailer combinations.

2025-02-19 14:00
Added information to section 8 about when to notify road and bridge authorities when using a heavy recovery vehicle.