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Towing
Towing
by Niktam » Sun Jul 31, 2016 4:52 pm
Can anyone help but what is the speed limit for a car towing a small trailer on the autopista as it seems to be 80kph for a train weight under three and a half tonnes?
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Re: Towing
by freddo » Mon Aug 01, 2016 8:24 am
Copied from Tumbit.com
NOTE : This process below applies to trailers purchased in Spain - A UK bought trailer can not therefore be legally towed by a Spanish Car - If brought from the UK they will need to either (in the case of less than 750kg) have the Fichas drawn up and be homologated, or (in the case of More than 750kg) be Homologated, then legally imported and registered with the Spanish DGT, as with a car - Not a quick, easy or cheap process to have to go through !
Trailers up to 750kg (Loaded)
- All trailers in Spain in this category are not required to be registered.
- Are required to have their own Fichas Tecnicas, separate to the towing vehicle.
- Are also required to hold a valid ITV in order to be road legal.
- Are not required to hold their own insurance.
- Are required to have the manufacturers plate affixed close to the Tow hitch.
*This applies to trailers for personal use only and not commercial use, which will be treated as below, regardless of weight.
Trailers Over 750kg (Loaded)
- All trailers in Spain in this category are required to be registered independently of the Towing Vehicle, showing red coloured plates.
- Are required to hold a valid ITV.
- Are required to clearly display the registration plates of the towing vehicle.
- Are required to have Insurance separate to the towing vehicle.
- Are subject to payment of road tax.
- Are required to have the manufacturers plate affixed close to the Tow hitch.
*Cars towing a trailer of any size are limited to 80km/h (50 mph) on dual carriageways and motorways, and 70km/h (44 mph) on all other roads.
*Any vehicle stopped by the Guardia for towing a trailer that does not comply with the law will not only have the appropriates fines and penalties applied to it, but the trailer will be unable to continue it's journey with the car and as such accrue fees with the GRUA for forward delivery.
*In case of a car towing a caravan/trailer exceeding 12m, there must be two yellow reflectors at the rear of the towed caravan or trailer.
*Using an 'A-Frame' to Tow another car is strictly forbidden.
Bringing a trailer to Spain that was manufactured and purchased in the UK can be hugely problematic, complying with the law on towing trailer in Spain can be a little confusing, but it is important to be aware of the differences between UK and Spanish law. Ignorance is no argument in the eyes of the authorities and the Guardia can and will stop and fine anyone that they see to be towing a trailer that is in breach of the law.
NOTE : This process below applies to trailers purchased in Spain - A UK bought trailer can not therefore be legally towed by a Spanish Car - If brought from the UK they will need to either (in the case of less than 750kg) have the Fichas drawn up and be homologated, or (in the case of More than 750kg) be Homologated, then legally imported and registered with the Spanish DGT, as with a car - Not a quick, easy or cheap process to have to go through !
Trailers up to 750kg (Loaded)
- All trailers in Spain in this category are not required to be registered.
- Are required to have their own Fichas Tecnicas, separate to the towing vehicle.
- Are also required to hold a valid ITV in order to be road legal.
- Are not required to hold their own insurance.
- Are required to have the manufacturers plate affixed close to the Tow hitch.
*This applies to trailers for personal use only and not commercial use, which will be treated as below, regardless of weight.
Trailers Over 750kg (Loaded)
- All trailers in Spain in this category are required to be registered independently of the Towing Vehicle, showing red coloured plates.
- Are required to hold a valid ITV.
- Are required to clearly display the registration plates of the towing vehicle.
- Are required to have Insurance separate to the towing vehicle.
- Are subject to payment of road tax.
- Are required to have the manufacturers plate affixed close to the Tow hitch.
*Cars towing a trailer of any size are limited to 80km/h (50 mph) on dual carriageways and motorways, and 70km/h (44 mph) on all other roads.
*Any vehicle stopped by the Guardia for towing a trailer that does not comply with the law will not only have the appropriates fines and penalties applied to it, but the trailer will be unable to continue it's journey with the car and as such accrue fees with the GRUA for forward delivery.
*In case of a car towing a caravan/trailer exceeding 12m, there must be two yellow reflectors at the rear of the towed caravan or trailer.
*Using an 'A-Frame' to Tow another car is strictly forbidden.
Bringing a trailer to Spain that was manufactured and purchased in the UK can be hugely problematic, complying with the law on towing trailer in Spain can be a little confusing, but it is important to be aware of the differences between UK and Spanish law. Ignorance is no argument in the eyes of the authorities and the Guardia can and will stop and fine anyone that they see to be towing a trailer that is in breach of the law.
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