Lights At Night Convoy
Saturday 30 October 2027

In Remembrance.In Respect.Together On The Road.

Lights At Night Convoy brings together the recovery, haulage and wider transport community for a unique night-time convoy, born from remembrance, built on respect and brought together by the road.

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Lights At Night Convoy logo featuring an illuminated recovery truck
Big rigs. Bright lights. One unforgettable night.

More than a spectacle.

Lights At Night Convoy brings together people from across the recovery, haulage and wider transport community for a unique illuminated procession.

Recovery vehicles, HGVs and other participating vehicles come together after dark, creating a spectacular display of lights and beacons.

But behind the lights is something much more important. We convoy in remembrance, in respect and together as one community on the road.

01

Remember

Honour and remember drivers and members of the recovery and haulage industries who are no longer with us.

02

Show Respect

Recognise the people, families and businesses who form part of the recovery and transport community.

03

Bring People Together

Create a respectful, family-friendly event for the transport community and the public.

04

Celebrate Our Industry

Recognise the people, vehicles and businesses that keep Britain moving.

05

Make a Difference

Use the event to support worthwhile causes and create something positive from remembrance.

06

Promote Roadside Awareness

Encourage greater awareness and respect for people working on and beside our roads.

Take part in 2027

Drivers & Participants

Bring your vehicle and become part of Lights At Night Convoy 2027. Registration will be open to eligible commercial and specialist vehicles, including recovery vehicles, HGVs and other vehicles accepted by the organisers.

All vehicle registration will be completed through our third party provider only.

Registration Opening Soon

Before You Register

Participating drivers will be expected to:

  • Hold the correct licence for the vehicle being driven;
  • Ensure the vehicle is roadworthy, legal and appropriately insured;
  • Comply with normal road traffic law at all times;
  • Follow lawful instructions from event organisers and marshals;
  • Maintain safe separation from other vehicles;
  • Avoid obstructing junctions, roundabouts and accesses;
  • Use only lawful vehicle lighting and equipment;
  • Behave safely and respectfully throughout the event; and
  • Understand that participation in the convoy gives no exemption from normal road traffic law.

After Registration

Registered participants will receive further information as planning progresses, including:

  • Confirmed meeting location;
  • Arrival and assembly arrangements;
  • Vehicle access information;
  • Driver briefing;
  • Convoy procedures;
  • Confirmed route information;
  • Departure arrangements;
  • Emergency procedures; and
  • Finish and dispersal information.
Watch responsibly

Spectators

The Lights At Night Convoy is expected to attract spectators as it passes through local communities. There will be no official spectator areas or designated viewing points.

Anyone choosing to watch should do so from a safe and lawful location of their own choosing.

Please

  • Remain on pavements, public areas or other lawful locations;
  • Do not stand in the road or central reservation;
  • Do not block junctions, accesses or emergency routes;
  • Supervise children closely;
  • Keep dogs under proper control; and
  • Do not attempt to join or follow the convoy in your own vehicle.
The final route and approximate timings will be published once arrangements have been confirmed. Publication of the route does not create, identify or imply an official spectator viewing location.
Help us bring the convoy together

Sponsors & Partners

Lights At Night Convoy welcomes support from businesses, organisations and individuals who want to help make the event possible.

Support can be financial or practical

  • Sponsorship;
  • Venues;
  • Radios and communications equipment;
  • Printing and signage;
  • Barriers and safety equipment;
  • Professional services;
  • Vehicle-related equipment; and
  • Other event resources.

Partnership opportunities

  • Headline Partner
  • Event Partner
  • Supporting Partner
  • In-Kind Supporter

Discuss a Partnership

Event details

Lights At Night Convoy 2027

Saturday 30 October 2027
Meeting: approximately 18:00
Convoy departure: approximately 19:00–19:30
Start location: To be confirmed
Route: To be confirmed
Finish location: To be confirmed
Vehicle registration: via link which will open soon

The start location, route, finish location and final timings remain subject to consultation, permissions and operational planning. Confirmed information will be published when appropriate.

Take Part
Our Story

Born in remembrance.

Lights At Night Convoy began with a very personal tribute.

In July 2024, members of the recovery and transport community came together in convoy to remember David Pickering, former owner of Elite Recovery Midlands, who had sadly passed away.

David was well known and respected throughout the industry, and the response to the first convoy showed how strongly the community wanted to come together to pay its respects.

After the event, families who had watched commented that although they enjoyed seeing the convoy, many of the flashing beacons were difficult to fully appreciate in daylight.

“Why don’t you do it at night?”

That simple idea led to the creation of Lights At Night Convoy. Later in 2024, the vehicles returned after dark.

A planned convoy in 2025 was unfortunately unable to proceed due to circumstances beyond the organisers’ control. Rather than rush another event, 2026 became a year of planning, governance, consultation and building stronger foundations.

Lights At Night returns in 2027.

Our Cause

Turning remembrance into something positive.

Lights At Night Convoy was born from remembrance, and supporting worthwhile causes remains central to what the event aims to achieve.

Details of the causes and beneficiaries supported by the 2027 Lights At Night Convoy will be announced once arrangements have been confirmed.

Three ways to be part of the night

Drive. Watch. Support.

Drive

Register an eligible vehicle through our third party provider and take part in the convoy.

Take Part

Support

Sponsor, volunteer or provide practical support to help make the event possible.

Support the Convoy
Contact

Contact the team

Contact the Lights At Night Convoy team with questions about taking part, volunteering, sponsorship, partnerships, media or event planning.

General enquirieslights@nightconvoy.co.uk
Vehicle registrationVia third party provider once registration opens
Sponsorship & partnershipslights@nightconvoy.co.uk
Media & presslights@nightconvoy.co.uk
Contact the Team
Information

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Lights At Night Convoy 2027?

Saturday 30 October 2027.

Where will the convoy start?

The start location has not yet been confirmed publicly. Details will be published once the necessary arrangements have been agreed.

What is the route?

The final route will be announced when appropriate following the necessary planning and consultation.

How do I register my vehicle?

Vehicle registration will be completed through Zeffy.

Can I register directly on nightconvoy.co.uk?

No. Vehicle registration will be centralised through Zeffy so there is one official registration process.

What vehicles can take part?

Eligible recovery vehicles, HGVs and other accepted commercial or specialist vehicles.

Will there be official spectator areas?

No. There will be no official or designated spectator viewing areas.

Will you recommend places to watch?

No. The organisers may publish the convoy route and approximate timings but will not designate or endorse specific spectator viewing locations.

Can I follow the convoy in my car?

No. Only registered participating vehicles should join the convoy.

Will roads be closed?

Any confirmed traffic-management arrangements will be published when planning is complete.

Is this a protest?

No. Lights At Night Convoy is a remembrance and community event.

Can children watch?

Yes, but parents and guardians remain responsible for choosing a safe location and supervising children appropriately.

Can I bring my dog?

Yes, where dogs are lawfully permitted, but owners should consider whether their dog will be comfortable around large vehicles, horns, flashing lights and crowds.

Can my company sponsor the event?

Yes. Sponsorship, partnership and in-kind support enquiries are welcome.

Can I volunteer?

Volunteer opportunities are expected to become available as planning progresses.