Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Trailer Speed Limits

When towing a trailer you are restricted to 60mph on motorways and dual carriageways and 50mph on other roads provided, of course, that lower limits are not in operation.

Road Fund Licence (Road Tax)

Not required for trailers and no additional licence fee payable for the towing vehicle.

Insurance

Third party cover is normally given with vehicle insurance policies for trailers while attached to the vehicle.

Whilst not a legal requirement it is strongly recommended that additional cover is arranged for theft or damage to the trailer and its contents.

Other Trailer Driving Restrictions

Trailers must not be towed on the outside lane of a three (or more) lane motorway or dual carriageway unless unavoidable owing to roadworks, accident or other obstruction.

Passengers should not be carried on or in a trailer.

Rear view mirrors must be adequate to allow the driver to view the road behind the trailer on both sides. This may necessitate the fitting of supplementary mirrors which must not project more than 200mm outside the width of the trailer or the towing vehicle when driven without the trailer.

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