How fast are you allowed to drive a car with a coupled trailer without brakes?
How fast you are allowed to drive a car with a coupled trailer without brakes depends on the weight of the trailer and the car.
Speed limitations for trailers
Max 80 km/h applies for a car with a coupled trailer with brakes.
Max 80 km/h applies for a car with a coupled trailer without brakes if the trailer's total weight (or kerb weight when it is not loaded) does not exceed half of the car's kerb weight.
Max 40 km/h applies for a car with a coupled trailer without brakes if the trailer's total weight (or kerb weight when it is not loaded) exceeds half of the car's kerb weight.
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