No towed caravans sign: what it means
The no towed caravans sign means vehicles towing a caravan must not go past it. It is usually on narrow or steep roads.
What does the no towed caravans sign mean?
A red ring or red circle means something you must not do. Know your traffic signs lists it as “no towed caravans”. The ban is for caravans being towed; a separate sign warns that a road is unsuitable for caravans without banning them.
Quick quiz
What does the sign at the top of this page mean?
- Cars and motorcycles must not go in.
- Vehicles towing caravans must not go in.
- No vehicles wider than shown.
Show answer
B. Vehicles towing caravans must not go in. A red circle with a car towing a caravan means no towed caravans (Know your traffic signs). Source: Know your traffic signs: regulatory signs, GOV.UK; The Highway Code, rule 124, GOV.UK; Traffic sign images, Department for Transport, GOV.UK
Where will you see it?
On narrow lanes, steep hills and roads with tight bends where a car and caravan could get stuck.
What should you do?
If you are towing a caravan, take another route. Plan your route in advance, because turning round with a caravan on a narrow road is hard.
What do people get wrong?
Following a sat nav set for a car while towing. Check that the route suits a car and caravan.
Common questions
Does the sign apply to motorhomes?
The sign bans towed caravans. Check other signs for limits on width, length or weight.
What is the speed limit for a car towing a caravan?
50 mph on single carriageways and 60 mph on dual carriageways and motorways, unless a lower limit applies (The Highway Code, rule 124).
Compare with
No motor vehicles signCars and motorcycles must not go in.
Width limit signNo vehicles wider than shown.
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Sources
Checked on 3 November 2026 against Know your traffic signs (regulatory signs) and The Highway Code rule 124.
- Know your traffic signs: regulatory signs, GOV.UK
- The Highway Code, rule 124, GOV.UK
- Traffic sign images, Department for Transport, GOV.UK
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