Trailer
General Maximum Speed Limits
- Motor Roads: The maximum speed for vehicles is 100 km/h under favorable road, traffic, and visibility conditions.
- Motorways: The maximum speed for vehicles is 120 km/h under the same conditions.
Carrying Regulations on Trailers
- Personnel Allowed: Only personnel responsible for steering, braking, or monitoring the load may be carried on or in trailers.
- Local Traffic: On trailers attached to tractors in local traffic, personnel for loading and unloading may also be carried.
- Seating: Passengers must use designated seated or standing areas, except for those monitoring the load.
These rules are designed to enhance safety for all road users.
Ban on Trailers
- The “ban on trailers” applies to all motor vehicles with trailers, except for agricultural trailers.
- Weight indications on attached plates indicate that trailers with a total weight not exceeding the specified limit are exempt from this ban.
Trailer Regulations
- Trailers may only be used if they have a vehicle registration document and license plates.
- Trailers traveling abroad must display a national sign at the rear.
Pre-Departure Checks
- Before driving off, the driver must ensure that:
Towing Guidelines
- Only single-axle trailers may be towed by:
- Motorbikes
- Small motorbikes
- Light motorbikes
- Three-wheeled motor vehicles
- Bicycles
- Each motor vehicle may tow only one trailer.
- Motor vehicles can only tow trailers if the towing power, brakes, and towing device are safe and sufficient.
Speed Limits When Towing
- When towing a trailer with a passenger car or van on motorways, the maximum speed is 100 km/h, provided the trailer weighs no more than 3.5 tonnes and is approved for this speed.
- For trailer trains weighing more than 3.5 tonnes, the maximum speed is 80 km/h.
These regulations ensure safe towing practices on the road.
