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Work out if you’re old enough or have the right kind of licence to tow a trailer from different kinds of vehicle
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
You can tow trailers up to a certain weight with your car driving licence.…
Most cars have a maximum weight they can tow. It’s usually listed in the…
The equipment you use with your trailer or caravan must: meet certain…
American trailers and caravans do not always meet European safety…
You can tow some small trailers using motorbikes of 125cc or more
Checks you should carry out every time you tow a trailer, caravan or horsebox with a car, to make sure you're towing safely and legally.
The rules about towing a trailer or caravan with a car changed on 16 December 2021. Find out how the changes affect you.
Information about what you can drive and tow depending on when you passed your test.
You must register commercial trailers over 750kg gross weight and all trailers over 3,500kg gross weight before towing them through some European countries.
From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
Form for self-declaration for operators of Tugs and Workboats undertaking regular tows to sea.
What you need to know to teach people how to drive a car and trailer (category BE) including eligibility, skills and how to get accredited.
A reminder of operational requirements in the inland waters small passenger boat code for towing vessels operating from a beach or harbour.
What transport companies and couriers need to do to use vans and car and trailers over 2.5 tonnes to transport goods in Europe.
Check which vehicle documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach across international borders.
A list of MCA Clients and certificates currently in force
Make a ‘posting declaration’ when your drivers use HGVs, vans or trailers to transport goods between 2 points in the EU.
Find out what’s changed with how driving licences work for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and bus drivers and how driving tests are changing.
How to display number or licence plates, get plates made up, replace lost, damaged or stolen plates, and the national letters, flags and symbols you can display.
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