Can Motorcycle Trailers Go on Highways?
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Motorcycle trailers are not allowed on highways, and such behavior itself is illegal. Legal provisions: According to Article 56 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": large and medium-sized passenger vehicles, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled motor vehicles, and other motor vehicles are not allowed to tow trailers. Motorcycles fall under the category of other motor vehicles and are not permitted to tow trailers. Conditions for motorcycles on highways: The motorcycle must have a maximum speed capability of over 70 km/h, and the speed on the highway must exceed 60 km/h. Two-wheeled motorcycles are not allowed to carry passengers while driving on highways.
Last time I rode my motorcycle with a luggage trailer on the highway, I was stopped by the police, who clearly stated that motorcycle trailers are illegal. The regulations are actually quite clear—Article 67 of the Road Traffic Law prohibits motorcycles from towing trailers. Some people argue that small trailers don't count as trailers, but the traffic police on site pointed at the trailer hitch and warned me: any mechanical towing equipment counts! Especially those popular two-wheeled mini trailers on Douyin—they may seem lightweight but are actually unstable in terms of center of gravity. When encountering crosswinds, the whole setup sways dangerously. I recommend switching to wider tail boxes or waterproof saddlebags. Last year, I used a 70L waterproof bag for the G318 National Highway, and it was more than enough. If you really must tow a trailer… make sure to secure the spare tires properly. Last year, I saw a tough guy carrying two spare tires all the way to Xinjiang.
