Is it illegal to drive with an inop 5th wheel dogclip??
Maxabs:
Is it illegal to drive with an inop 5th wheel dogclip??
If it does not do the job when needed then probably not legal
Yes it will be
Thankyou…I had an issue with my boss…
A defected 5th wheel or dogclip was reported at 1 am and a driver insisted on taking this vehicle out…after the defect was reported…he had done all his checks allegedly and took the vehicle out anyway…
The fault was not fixed until 15:40 on the following afternoon…
once agin thanx.
Maxabs:
Is it illegal to drive with an inop 5th wheel dogclip??
Depends if its the type of 5th wheel that requires a dog clip?
Seany:
Maxabs:
Is it illegal to drive with an inop 5th wheel dogclip??Depends if its the type of 5th wheel that requires a dog clip?
Then again if it’s fitted surely it’s required.
bald bloke:
Seany:
Maxabs:
Is it illegal to drive with an inop 5th wheel dogclip??Depends if its the type of 5th wheel that requires a dog clip?
Then again if it’s fitted surely it’s required.
Yeah but if it doesn’t actually require one you could take it off.
Seany:
Yeah but if it doesn’t actually require one you could take it off.
But why take it off ? This has been discussed here before and i’m not sure what the true answer is but for the sake of a second or two i always clip mine in.
As far as I’m aware a dog clip must be used if there’s one fitted.
Personally I always carry a suitable dog clip in my bag just in case I need it, having a spare saves the hassle of defecting the vehicle before a run, I just report the missing/damaged clip so the company can arrange to have another one fitted for the next driver.
Some people may disagree, but as far as I’m concerned a dog clip is a decent secondary safety measure that, as bald bloke says, only takes seconds to fit.
Taken from MOT guide for trucks
“if vehicle has a missing, damaged, seized and or inadequate safety
or locking device.” than there is a reason for failure.
MisterStrood:
Taken from MOT guide for trucks
“if vehicle has a missing, damaged, seized and or inadequate safety
or locking device.” than there is a reason for failure.
He wasn’t taking it for mot.
Seany:
MisterStrood:
Taken from MOT guide for trucks
“if vehicle has a missing, damaged, seized and or inadequate safety
or locking device.” than there is a reason for failure.He wasn’t taking it for mot.
So it means if your vehicle is not roadworthy ( reason of doing MOT’s is to check if it is ?! ) you can drive it not roadworthy condition for 364 days in a year ■■? Best of luck. Take your headlights off you need them only for MOT test 
OK Seany - This is a quote from VOSA - Categorization of Defects
hope it is enough to make a person who should know more than average Johnny the driver…
“When the vehicle and trailer are
coupled the coupling must be secured
by a device that provides a further
positive mechanical engagement, e.g.
a secondary’ locking device. In some
cases it may not be immediately
evident what this device consists
of.Action must only be taken where
thereis clear evidence that a device is
not present”
MisterStrood:
OK Seany - This is a quote from VOSA - Categorization of Defects
hope it is enough to make a person who should know more than average Johnny the driver…
“When the vehicle and trailer are
coupled the coupling must be secured
by a device that provides a further
positive mechanical engagement, e.g.
a secondary’ locking device. In some
cases it may not be immediately
evident what this device consists
of.Action must only be taken where
thereis clear evidence that a device is
not present”
Exactly, a spring catch, a secondary lever or a pin will suffice