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Towing Unbraked Trailers
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In the absence of vehicle manufacturer's specific restrictions for unbraked trailers the following will apply: (1986 C&U Reg. 87)

Unbraked trailers may only be towed by vehicles having a kerbside weight of at least twice the actual in-use weight of the trailer.

For example, a vehicle with a kerbside weight of 1000kg is restricted to towing an unbraked trailer of 500kg including load, even if the trailer has a MAM of 750kg.

However, if the vehicle manufacturer recommends a lower weight, this figure should not be exceeded. This is not strictly a legal stipulation, but failure to comply may be viewed as using a vehicle in an unsafe condition and can lead to prosecution.

Towing Braked Trailers
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There is no specific law restricting the weight of a braked trailer which may be towed by these vehicles.

However, exceeding the maximum towing weight or train weight set by the vehicle manufacturer can lead to prosecution.

Some vehicles are marked either with the maximum towing weight or the maximum train weight on the manufacturer's plate.

Otherwise the information will be found in the vehicle handbook.

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