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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…
Work out if you’re old enough or have the right kind of licence to tow a trailer from different kinds of vehicle
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.
You can tow some small trailers using motorbikes of 125cc or more
Information about what you can drive and tow depending on when you passed your test.
Product recall for Zebra A/S wooden toy truck and trailer with cars presenting a high risk of choking.
Get help to classify various types of vehicles such as mobility scooters, dumpers and utility vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and e-bikes for import and export.
Who can drive a van, the speed limits and weight limits that apply, and rules on loading, drivers' hours and maintenance.
From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
Find out about the calculation of the company car benefit charge.
Find out what’s changed with how driving licences work for heavy goods vehicle (HGV) and bus drivers and how driving tests are changing.
Overview of the vehicle operator licensing system.
Lorries used for practical driving tests have to meet certain rules, and some vehicles and trailers must also carry a minimum weight.
What transport companies and couriers need to do to use vans and car and trailers over 2.5 tonnes to transport goods in Europe.
A summary of the maximum number of trailers that different vehicles can tow.
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