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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
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.
You must register all trailers over 750kg to drive to or through most countries in Europe.
Information about what you can drive and tow depending on when you passed your test.
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From 19 January 2013 driving licences changed and now look different to comply with new EU rules.
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 reminder of operational requirements in the Inland Waters Small Passenger Boat Code for towing vessels operating from a beach or harbour, encouraging the use of the same guidelines on inland lakes
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