Trailer
The general maximum speed for vehicles under favourable road, traffic and visibility conditions is 100 km/h on motor roads and 120 km/h on motorways.
Car Theory AppAuf and in trailers may only be carried by personnel for steering, braking or monitoring the load, and on trailers on tractors in local traffic also by personnel for loading and unloading. Seated or standing areas must be used, except by personnel for the purpose of
monitoring the load
The “ban on trailers” applies to all motor vehicles with trailers, except agricultural trailers. Weight indications on the attached additional plate mean that trailers whose total weight according to the vehicle registration document does not exceed the indicated weight are exempt from the ban.
Trailers may only be put into circulation if they have a vehicle registration document and licence plates. Trailers travelling abroad must bear a national sign at the rear.
Before driving off, the driver must check that the trailer or semi-trailer is reliably coupled, that the brakes and lights are working properly and that there is no risk of hitting the towing vehicle when driving forwards, even on bends.
On motorbikes, small motorbikes, light motorbikes, small motorbikes and three-wheeled motor vehicles as well as on
bicycles, only a single-axle trailer may be towed.
Motor vehicles and single-axle motor vehicles may only be towed by one trailer.
Motor vehicles may only be used for towing trailers and vehicles if the towing power and brakes are sufficient and the towing device is safe to operate.
If you are towing a trailer with your passenger car or van, you may drive at a maximum speed of 100 km/h on motorways. The trailer must not weigh more than 3.5 tonnes and must be approved for this speed. For trailer trains weighing more than 3.5 tonnes, the maximum speed is 80 km/h
