Which trailers must be equipped with a parking brake?

All trailers with a kerb weight exceeding 400 kg must be equipped with a parking brake.

Brake requirements for trailers

Trailers with a total weight exceeding 750 kg must be equipped with a service brake. Trailers coupled to private cars are usually equipped with an overrun brake that brakes automatically when the car brakes.

Trailers with a kerb weight exceeding 400 kg must also be equipped with a parking brake.