What does my trailer need to be approved for 100 km/h?

For a vehicle combination to be permitted to travel at 100 km/h, the trailer must have its own 100 km/h approval. The following criteria must be met: Towing vehicle: maximum authorised...

How do I secure the load on the trailer properly?

Loads must be secured in such a way that they do not slip, tip over or fall off during emergency braking, evasive manoeuvres or on poor road surfaces. This applies to private individuals as well...

What sort of driving licence do I need for my trailer?

Category B: Towing vehicle with a maximum authorised mass of up to 3,500 kg plus a trailer weighing up to 750 kg. If the trailer is heavier, the combined mass of the towing vehicle and trailer...

How often does a trailer need to undergo a roadworthiness test?

Trailers with their own registration number must undergo a general inspection at regular intervals. For car trailers, this is usually every two years; the next due date is shown on the inspection...

Do I have to register, pay tax on and insure my trailer?

Registration: Trailers with a maximum design speed exceeding 25 km/h must be registered — they require their own number plate, their own registration documents and their own third-party...

What happens if the trailer is overloaded?

The decisive factor is the permissible gross weight stated in the vehicle documents — kerb weight plus payload. Exceeding this limit may result in a fine and penalty points; in the event of...