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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
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.
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
You must register commercial trailers over 750kg gross weight and all trailers over 3,500kg gross weight before towing them through some European countries.
The rules about towing a trailer or caravan with a car changed on 16 December 2021. Find out how the changes affect you.
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.
Information about what you can drive and tow depending on when you passed your test.
Information about becoming a goods vehicle operator, getting a goods vehicle licence and complying with regulations
What transport companies and couriers need to do to use vans and car and trailers over 2.5 tonnes to transport goods in Europe.
Explanations of the different terms you might see on your driving licence
Check which vehicle documents you need to carry if you drive a bus or coach across international borders.
Form for self-declaration for operators of Tugs and Workboats undertaking regular tows to sea.
Location: Roscoff, France.
Location: 30 miles south of Isle of Wight, England.
Check if you need to register a trailer to take it abroad, create an account to register your trailer, manage details of registered trailers.
A list of MCA Clients and certificates currently in force
Find out how much you have to pay and where you have to collect your vehicle from if it's been clamped or impounded
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