brakes on trailers....?

[dodgydan]

Now, lots of yarns goin about.. " i got done for no brakes etc "...do you have to have brakes on a trailer?, whats the deal then?..does it govern by size of trailer or boat etc?...

A little help here pls guys..

[Parahandy]

depends on the weight of the load... under 750kg (I think) doesn't need them

[Gav]

Originally Posted by dodgydan

Now, lots of yarns goin about.. " i got done for no brakes etc "...do you have to have brakes on a trailer?, whats the deal then?..does it govern by size of trailer or boat etc?...

A little help here pls guys..

its governed by weight, as i understand it 750kgs is the maximum towing weight unbraked or half the kerbweight of your towcar..

[Burnett]

Here you go Buddy:

http://www.practicalcaravan.com/legal/index.html

[dodgydan]

cheers

[the bandit]

Does any one know what the fines are if your brakes dont work on a trailer that should have them.

[roofer]

Originally Posted by the bandit

Does any one know what the fines are if your brakes dont work on a trailer that should have them.

Don't know about fines but my mate got a gv9 off the ministry and couldn't move boat without it going on a transporter.

[Tony Davis]

Pete Berrow got the same on the way to a race in Poole a couple of years ago. Turned out to be an expensive day out for him.

[dodgydan]

...now that sucks!

[the bandit]

Does that now mean WE HAD better get the brakes put back in the hubs