TOWING AND THE LAW

UK TOWING SPEEDS - Built up areas: 30mph (48km/h), Single carriageway: 50mph (80km/h), dual carriageways and motorways: 60mph (96km/h)

MOTORWAYS - A vehicle towing a trailer is not permitted to use the right hand lane except where the carriage way is two lanes wide.

NUMBER PLATES - A trailer being towed on the public highway must be fitted with a rear number plate, the same colour and the same number as the tow vehicle.

PASSENGERS - A trailer must not be used to carry passengers.