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1. www.gov.uk › guidance › tow-a-trailer-with-a-carTow a trailer or caravan with a car: safety checks - GOV.UK

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   Nov 26, 2016 · 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. From: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

2. www.parkers.co.uk › car-advice › uk-towing-lawsUK towing laws: everything you need to know to stay legal

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   Jul 2, 2024 · Do trailers need a number plate? Trailers must be fitted with a yellow number plate showing the towing vehicle’s registration – as must any load attached to the back of a car that obscures the plate.

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3. www.gov.uk › towing-with-car › trailer-and-towingTowing with a car: Trailers, caravans and towing equipment ...

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   View a printable version of the whole guide. Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have.

4. www.halfords.com › motoring › adviceNew Rules for Towing a Caravan or Trailer | Halfords UK

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   Since 20th September 2021, car and trailer driving tests have no longer been required in order to tow a caravan or trailer. If you are unsure about your current towing capacity, you can check your driving license information on the government website.

5. www.carwow.co.uk › blog › uk-towing-lawsUK towing laws for trailers and caravans: What you need to ...

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   Apr 26, 2022 · Whether you intend to tow a horsebox, caravan, trailer or boat behind your car you will need a full driving licence to do so, as of 16 December 2021 you do not need an additional towing licence as long as the trailer’s maximum authorised mass (MAM) does not exceed 3,500kg.

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6. www.gov.uk › government › publicationsTrailer registration numbers and number plates (INF291)

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   Feb 25, 2019 · Find out about trailer registration numbers, format, display, getting a number plate, design and other information.

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   Do trailers need a number plate?

   • Trailers must be fitted with a yellow number plate showing the towing vehicle’s registration – as must any load attached to the back of a car that obscures the plate. Scrawling the reg on a piece of cardboard with a black marker pen isn’t sufficient. Do trailers need an MOT?

   UK towing laws: everything you need to know to stay legal - Parkers

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   Do I need a driving licence to tow a trailer?

   • Whether you intend to tow a horsebox, caravan, trailer or boat behind your car you will need a full driving licence to do so, as of 16 December 2021 you do not need an additional towing licence as long as the trailer’s maximum authorised mass (MAM) does not exceed 3,500kg.

   UK towing laws for trailers and caravans: What you need to know

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   What should I do if a trailer is detached from my car?

   • Any brakes must be in good working order. You must use a breakaway cable or secondary coupling in case the trailer becomes detached from your car. Carry out safety checks. You must display the same number plate on your trailer as on your towing car. If you tow more than one trailer at a time, fix the number plate to the trailer at the back.

   Towing with a car: Trailers, caravans and towing equipment - GOV.UK

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   How do I know if my trailer is safe?

   • Check that mudguards are fitted to the trailer and they’re secure. Check that there’s no damage to the lights, and that they’re all working correctly. Check that: The vehicle manufacturer’s plate gives information about weight limits for your car. Check the car’s handbook if a plate is not fitted.

   Tow a trailer or caravan with a car: safety checks - GOV.UK

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   What should you check before towing a trailer?

   • All drivers have a duty to make sure their vehicle is in a safe condition before setting out on the road and that duty is heightened when towing. Here’s a non-exhaustive rundown of the things you need to check before taking to the road with a trailer: Trailer securely attached to tow bar; jockey wheel lifted and secured.

   UK towing laws: everything you need to know to stay legal - Parkers

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   Can a car tow a caravan or trailer?

   • Any trailer that weighs over 750kg needs to have its own braking system and all trailers need to display the same number plate on the rear as the car towing it. Any towbar fitted to the car needs to comply with EU regulations and be intended for use with the tow vehicle. Can electric cars tow a caravan or trailer? Yes.

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8. www.westerntowing.co.uk › legal-requirements-trailersDepartment of Transport Requirements for Trailers from ...

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   Requirements regarding trailers used on the road are given in the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986, as amended and the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989, as amended. The following is a summary of the main requirements.