Trailer Towing Guidance

This information is only to be used for guidance and not to be treated as a definitive statement of the law as it currently stands. It was published in good faith and every effort has been made to ensure accuracy; however, the Association cannot accept liability for any errors or omissions.

Consult the relevant publications and websites: 

ARA guidance:

• Driver's Handbook
• Trailing Towing
• Rowing & Trailers by Ray Mallett

'RowHow' our interactive resource for members with boat trailer and towing information - login using the RowHow button.

ARA Boat Trailers and Towing CD - £5.00

Highway Code - Are you fit to tow? 

DVLA Driving Licence Requirements for Towing Trailers in Great Britain

DVLA Driving a Minibus

The Caravan Club