Vehicle on trailer whilst filming
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Just wondering what exemption do tv crews get for filming actors in car whilst on trailers, I always assumed that it was illegal for a vehicle on a trailer to carry passengers whilst in motion.
Only asking as I was on the A55 by Colwyn bay and passed a Mondeo on a trailer being towed and filmed by camera crew in a newish Sprinter.
Only asking as I was on the A55 by Colwyn bay and passed a Mondeo on a trailer being towed and filmed by camera crew in a newish Sprinter.
Most of Jim Davidson`s Home James series was filmed with him in a Roller on a trailer,as he was always banned for drink driving.
In my early teens I would from time to time go and watch Dempsey and makeshift
being filmed,they did a bit of this filming on a trailer lark,
sometimes with a section of the car or both doors and the b pillar removed.
It`s no different to someone sitting on a carnival float,really.
In my early teens I would from time to time go and watch Dempsey and makeshift
being filmed,they did a bit of this filming on a trailer lark,sometimes with a section of the car or both doors and the b pillar removed.
It`s no different to someone sitting on a carnival float,really.
I think you'll find it's covered under the Construction & Use legislation, and that it is technically illegal on a open road. What they do on a closed road (or set) is up to them, but on normal roads it wouldn't be allowed. You'd be within your rights to call plod as it's technically very dangerous, as none of the vehicles protective devices would be likely to operate should there be an accident.
Saw one in Leeds being filmed for the "Sirens". It was on the drop from Westgate to Wellington Street alongside the Inner Ring Road. It was preceded by a Police Motorcyclist so it looks like under certain circumstances it must be legal(-ish).
Edited by telecat on Thursday 18th August 23:36
monman321 said:
Just wondering what exemption do tv crews get for filming actors in car whilst on trailers, I always assumed that it was illegal for a vehicle on a trailer to carry passengers whilst in motion.
Only asking as I was on the A55 by Colwyn bay and passed a Mondeo on a trailer being towed and filmed by camera crew in a newish Sprinter.
I think it depends Only asking as I was on the A55 by Colwyn bay and passed a Mondeo on a trailer being towed and filmed by camera crew in a newish Sprinter.
Trailer law is a total nightmare at the best of times but if the wheels are at each of the four corners of the trailer (like a travellers caravan) you can travel in it/ on it legally but if the wheels are together like a car transporter then its a
Its something to do with Travellers rights
What kind of trailer was it?
PS that info may well be out of date
Film crews usually operate a smidge above the law anyway. When the Police are out with us closing roads off and whatnot, they're usually just happy to be there.. If it IS illegal, its not unusual for special permissions to be given to film crews.. like I say, the police are there. The trailer you're talking about is like a low loader, where all four wheels are on the trailer. Thats a typical way to do it. The other way is an A-Frame, which connects to the front wheels of the action vehicle, so actors don't have to pretend to be turning the wheel, and there are no vehicle height issues, and the whole rig is quieter (i'm a sound man).
monman321 said:
Just wondering what exemption do tv crews get for filming actors in car whilst on trailers, I always assumed that it was illegal for a vehicle on a trailer to carry passengers whilst in motion.
Only asking as I was on the A55 by Colwyn bay and passed a Mondeo on a trailer being towed and filmed by camera crew in a newish Sprinter.
I just talked about this to someone in the know, they get permission from the council apparently and the police as well who have to agree to it.Only asking as I was on the A55 by Colwyn bay and passed a Mondeo on a trailer being towed and filmed by camera crew in a newish Sprinter.
You can ask to remove street furniture/signs/lighting/markings, close roads, use fake police cars etc or firearms or just use a trailer with passengers, hang out of an open boot filming etc.
I think with police/council permission (and most councils also require insurance) you can do whatever you want. Surrey ask for £5 Million third party coverage and
the police tend to ignore any requests from private individuals.
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