Owning a caravan comes with a lot of rules many drivers might not be aware of.

One thing for sure is that motorists could be slapped with a hefty £1,000 fine and points if they don't follow towing mirror laws.

All drivers towing a caravan must have mirrors allowing them to see clearly on the roads.

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They will need to have mirrors allowing them to see four metres wide from the side of the vehicle.

Some drivers might not realise how dangerous it can be without mirrors, according to Caravanwise.

Towing mirrors are about £20, which is nothing compared to the fine and added insurance premium of having points on your licence.

Half of Brits who drive a caravan claim they don't know the law on mirrors.

But there's no excuse for not fitting your car with the towing mirrors as it's vital to keep up-to-date with the rules.

The caravan insurance firm said the vehicle is a lot wider than a car.

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It continued: "Many caravanners treat towing mirrors as something that they can do without but the law says different.

"A caravan is significantly wider than a car even a large 4×4 and you simply can't comply with the law unless you fit towing mirrors.

"Clearly this is potentially a very serious situation and the law treats it seriously.

"A motorcyclist knocked off their bike will receive something far more serious and permanent."

You could still be breaking the law even after you do buy your towing mirrors.

Every time you detach your caravan or trailer, it's vital that you remove the towing mirrors.

It's an offence to still be driving with them attached.

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