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Check if you need to register a trailer to take it abroad, create an account to register your trailer, manage details of registered trailers.
Presents the findings of the third year of the longer semi-trailer trial.
Summary of research and findings from year 7 of the longer semi-trailer trial evaluation.
Presents findings from the second year of the longer semi-trailer trial.
The findings of the fourth year of the longer semi-trailer trial.
Fifth year research and findings of longer semi-trailer trial evaluation.
Who needs to get permission from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), types of trailers that need permission and how to apply.
You must register all trailers over 750kg to drive to or through most countries in Europe.
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
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.
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