Can Trailers Go on Highways?
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It depends on the specific situation. If it is a personal trailer, it is not allowed on highways. Legal Basis for Trailers: According to Article 56 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law," motor vehicles towing trailers must comply with the following provisions: Trucks, semi-trailer tractors, and tractors are only allowed to tow one trailer. The lighting signals, brakes, connections, and safety protection devices of the trailer must comply with national standards; small passenger cars are only allowed to tow travel trailers or trailers with a total mass of less than 700 kilograms. Trailers must not carry people; the load capacity of the trailer towed by a truck must not exceed the load capacity of the truck itself. Large and medium-sized passenger cars, low-speed trucks, three-wheeled vehicles, and other motor vehicles must not tow trailers. Regulations for Towing Motor Vehicles: The towed motor vehicle must not carry people other than the driver and must not tow a trailer. The width of the towed motor vehicle must not exceed the width of the towing motor vehicle. When using a soft connection towing device, the distance between the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle must be more than 4 meters and less than 10 meters. Both the towing vehicle and the towed vehicle must turn on the hazard warning flashers. Truck cranes and wheeled special-purpose machinery vehicles must not tow other vehicles. Motorcycles must not tow vehicles or be towed by other vehicles.
Towing a trailer on the highway is certainly allowed, but you must comply with regulations. Once, I took a trailer carrying furniture onto the highway, only to be stopped at a checkpoint where they checked if my license plate and lights were all in order. The total weight must not exceed the vehicle's towing capacity, which varies by country—in China, the total weight cannot exceed 4.5 tons, or you'll face overload fines. Also, ensure the trailer hitch is securely connected and all lights, including brake and turn signals, are functioning properly; otherwise, nighttime driving becomes too dangerous. Don’t drive too fast either—60-80 km/h is a stable speed, as sudden braking could cause a rollover. A reminder to everyone: spend ten minutes checking these before setting off to avoid mid-journey hassles or accidents.
