What Procedures Are Required for an Off-Road Vehicle to Tow a Trailer?
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The procedures required for an off-road vehicle to tow a trailer include displaying a motor vehicle license plate, mandatory insurance, and a C1 driver's license, among others. The details are as follows. Displaying a Motor Vehicle License Plate: A trailer is classified as a motor vehicle, and all motor vehicles must display a license plate when driven on the road. Mandatory Insurance: Trailers do not require compulsory traffic insurance, but owners can opt for commercial insurance based on their needs. In the event of a road traffic accident causing personal injury or death, compensation will be provided by the insurance company within the limits of the compulsory motor vehicle traffic accident liability insurance coverage. C1 Driver's License: The required driver's license for towing a trailer depends on the total mass and length of the trailer. For trailers less than 6 meters in length and with a total mass under 4500kg, a C1 license is needed. For trailers longer than 6 meters, a B1 license is required. For trailers exceeding 6 meters in length, a B2 license is necessary.
Last year, I just towed an RV for a hiking trip. The whole process was quite interesting, but the procedures couldn’t be taken lightly. First, my driver’s license had to be upgraded—the regular car license wasn’t enough, so I took an additional test for a B2 license to tow trailers. The car needed a proper tow hitch, which cost over 2,000 yuan to have professionally installed; otherwise, towing the RV could easily lead to accidents. The RV itself also had to be registered and licensed—I sorted it out at the DMV and got a small yellow license plate to make it road-legal. Insurance was an extra addition—I added a trailer liability rider to the main vehicle’s policy, costing a few dozen yuan more per month for peace of mind. There were many rules on the road: speed was limited to under 80 km/h, lighting signals had to be fully functional, and the RV’s brake synchronization had to be tested properly to prevent the trailer from fishtailing. A friend of mine once overlooked weight checks and got fined for exceeding limits, so I always weigh everything before setting off—safety first.
