I know this story is by word-of-mouth not from personal experience, but I thought it worth posting.
Apparently a car broke down on a slip road of the A12 in Essex recently & the driver called his son for assistance.
The son's arrival on scene happened to coincide with a police traffic unit; the officers then refused to allow him to tow his father the short distance home, insisting that a proper recovery outfit be employed.
Dad was not a member of any breakdown organisation & had to fork out for the service.
Obviously I don't know the exact circumstances; was the proposed towing device considered by the officers to be unfit for purpose for example, or have new rules been introduced regarding DIY recovery ?
Apparently a car broke down on a slip road of the A12 in Essex recently & the driver called his son for assistance.
The son's arrival on scene happened to coincide with a police traffic unit; the officers then refused to allow him to tow his father the short distance home, insisting that a proper recovery outfit be employed.
Dad was not a member of any breakdown organisation & had to fork out for the service.
Obviously I don't know the exact circumstances; was the proposed towing device considered by the officers to be unfit for purpose for example, or have new rules been introduced regarding DIY recovery ?