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Towing Rules / Laws

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  • 20-07-2008 7:46pm
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    Chaz
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    Noted that many people towing trailers etc do not seem to have lights on them etc and not sure where I can find out about the legalities of towing.

    If I wanted to tow a race car that was not roadworthy (track car) to a track - can this be done legally? Can it be pulled using an A Frame instead of a trailer?

    I think someone told me that any car being towed had to be road legal and NCTed / Taxed etc - any info here?


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    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    Adding my self to this thread as i'm interested also...

    I've heard u can only tow a twin axle trailer with a 4 wheels drive, how true is this?


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    colm_mcm
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    you need a trailer licence if the car+trailer exceeds 750kg (which it will) it will also need to be braked.

    you should go twin axle if towing a car, single axle is too unstable at speeds over 50mph.


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    L-M
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    colm_mcm wrote: »
    you need a trailer licence if the car+trailer exceeds 750kg (which it will) it will also need to be braked.

    IS there a test for it. If so what does it involve?


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    colm_mcm
    Registered Users Posts: 73,456 ✭✭✭✭colm_mcm


    I suppose there is a test, or maybe it comes free with a truck license? never heard of anyone doing a test for it, and the only people I kow to have them also have truck licenses.


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    Chaz
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    Am I right in saying from whats been written that if I wanted to tow anything weighing more than 750kg, I need a trailer license or have I missed something?


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    wil
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    Chaz wrote: »
    Am I right in saying from whats been written that if I wanted to tow anything weighing more than 750kg, I need a trailer license or have I missed something?
    Sounds like you need an EB licence.

    Car plus trailer over 750kg (and various other restrictions)

    I'd say WA previous post is still valid

    http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=53316054&postcount=6

    Seems to be a test, 4x4 and horsebox required


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