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[tunnie]

me being a stuuuuudent bum, that actually works in London. But only 23, whats the laws on me towing stuff?

I think i took my test too late to have towing rights on it, how much does it cost to take the test for towing things?

Where can i go to take the test?

Anybody had any experiance?

[tunnie]

found some info:

http://www.learners.co.uk/towing/towing-txt0.htm

I am limited to 3.5 ton combined weight, question is at £90 for a test which is the same as HGV, i could take a gamble and take a HGV test!  

[Kevin Wood]

You're also limited to a trailer of up to only 750Kg MAM, IIRC.

Kevin
(thankful of his 1987 driving license although it makes him an old F@rt)

Edited to say: Not sure an HGV test would give you entitlement to tow in class B+E or whatever. Tests are normally for a specific entitlement.

Depends what you have in mind towing, TBH.

[Darth Loo-knee]

I didn't realise there was any law about who can tow

I know cars can only tow certain weights.
Like the towed home they say you should only tow 85% of the weight of the car, but you can tow 100% apparently but if you do that it could be like "The Tail wagging the Dog!" :-?

[Marie]

i ask DVLA the same question here is the copy of the email i recieved back. Hope this Helps

Subject: RE: Towing under new licence categories

Thank you for your email about towing trailers.

Please find below information you require, if you are a holder of a Category B licence.

I should start by explaining, if you are a holder of a category B licence you are able to tow the following combinations:

If your car weighs less then 3.5 tonnes MAM you are able to drive a combination weight of 3.5 tonnes (i.e. car of 2.5 tonnes and a trailer of 1 tonne).  In this instance the laden weight of the trailer must not exceed the weight of the towing vehicle.

 

If your car weights exactly 3.5 tonnes MAM you are able to tow a small trailer of 750kgs.

 

If you would like to tow a larger trailer you will need to contact the Driving Standards Agency with a view of booking a test for category B+E.  Their contact details are given below.


Tel Numbers: 0870 0101 372 or 0115 901  2500

Enquiries - customer.services@dsa.gsi.gov.uk

Test bookings - bookings.dsa@prima.net

Website address - www.driving-tests.co.uk


Please note, if you are a holder of a full car licence you will automatically have provisional entitlement for category B+E.

[Kevin Wood]

Hmm. That's as clear as mud. Ruddy DVLA. So, if your car has a MAM of 3495kg you can only tow 5 kg but if it's 3500Kg you can tow 750kg?

I had a feeling it was more restrictive than this because it has been a problem for a lot of younger glider pilots I know who want to tow aircraft in trailers.

I forget what the MAM of an Omega is now. :-/

Kevin

[Golfbuddy]

If you can bring yourself to look, the answer to your question is here.  

http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/chatter/display_topic_threads.asp?ForumID=20&TopicID=124274&PagePosition=1

Yes, it is a caravan forum.  

[Vamps]

You're also limited to a trailer of up to only 750Kg MAM, IIRC.

Kevin
(thankful of his 1987 driving license although it makes him an old F@rt)

Edited to say: Not sure an HGV test would give you entitlement to tow in class B+E or whatever. Tests are normally for a specific entitlement.

Depends what you have in mind towing, TBH.

If that makes you an old f@rt then God help the rest of us.

[Ian_D]

The way I see it (been 20) is that I can tow upto 750kg with the omega ... So I went and bought a trailer

Im 99% sure that I dont need to do anything else  

I read somewhere the other day that a car NEEDS to have a light on the dashboard telling the driver that his trailer lights are working  :-? Is this true?

[tunnie]

this is clear... not!  

[Andy B]

.....
I read somewhere the other day that a car NEEDS to have a light on the dashboard telling the driver that his trailer lights are working  :-? Is this true?

Where'd do read that? Wickipedia? You need some kind of indication that your trailer indicators are flashing. You can either have an annoying buzzer some where, usually in the boot, or fit a 4 pin flasher unit & put the tell tale lamp in the dash panel.  

[Markjay]

You're also limited to a trailer of up to only 750Kg MAM, IIRC.

Kevin
(thankful of his 1987 driving license although it makes him an old F@rt)

Edited to say: Not sure an HGV test would give you entitlement to tow in class B+E or whatever. Tests are normally for a specific entitlement.

Depends what you have in mind towing, TBH.

Your license is a good ten yaers younger than mine... so what does this make me?  :-?

[Kevin Wood]

You're also limited to a trailer of up to only 750Kg MAM, IIRC.

Kevin
(thankful of his 1987 driving license although it makes him an old F@rt)

Edited to say: Not sure an HGV test would give you entitlement to tow in class B+E or whatever. Tests are normally for a specific entitlement.

Depends what you have in mind towing, TBH.

Your license is a good ten yaers younger than mine... so what does this make me?  :-?

An early developer?  :-/

 

Kevin

[Darth Loo-knee]

The way I see it (been 20) is that I can tow upto 750kg with the omega ... So I went and bought a trailer

Im 99% sure that I dont need to do anything else  

I read somewhere the other day that a car NEEDS to have a light on the dashboard telling the driver that his trailer lights are working  :-? Is this true?

As far as know when you have a trailer on the back, when the indicators are turned on a picture of a trailer or towbar lights up too...

[Dave-C]

The way I see it (been 20) is that I can tow upto 750kg with the omega ... So I went and bought a trailer

Im 99% sure that I dont need to do anything else  

I read somewhere the other day that a car NEEDS to have a light on the dashboard telling the driver that his trailer lights are working  :-? Is this true?

You need either or optionally both, an audible or visual indication that the indicators are operating in sync with your car indicators... I'll advise audible... if the bulb fails on the trailer, it don't beep!

That is the law, it's not MOTable, the only time I've ever seen it checked, is by the ministry on a motorway service station spot check.  Do fit one though, it's a peace of mind thing