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Who needs to get permission from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), types of trailers that need permission and how to apply.
You must apply to the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) for…
You need to get permission if you’re a ‘final supplier’ of trailers. Final…
Apply using form TES1. You might also need to send evidence of vehicle…
You must register all trailers over 750kg to drive to or through most countries in Europe.
Check if you need to register a trailer to take it abroad, create an account to register your trailer, manage details of registered trailers.
Apply for Individual Vehicle Approval (IVA) if you’re making or importing a single trailer, or a very small number of trailers.
Towing trailers, caravans and horseboxes with a car, including the weight and size limits, and what licence you need to have
Information about what you can drive and tow depending on when you passed your test.
Apply for permission if you want to supply new large goods trailers to be used on the road.
A summary of the maximum number of trailers that different vehicles can tow.
Rules on certificates you need to provide and details you need to record when selling small trailers and larger trailers that are exempt from annual testing.
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