Operation and maintenance manual PM2 23032021
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LEGISLATION
LICENCE
A vehicle towing a trailer forms a combination of vehicles. In order to drive a combination
of vehicles, it is necessary to understand and comply with the relevant legislation in the
Highway Code:
French driving licence for driving a combination of vehicles in France:
- If the PTAC does not exceed 750Kg, the driving licence category B is sufficient
- Since 19/01/2013, if the PTAC exceeds 750Kg, the driving licence category B is
sufficient if the total PTAC of the towing vehicle and the trailer is equal to or inferior to the
3500Kg
If one of these conditions is not met, not only is the driving licence category B required,
but also:
- a 7h training course to drive a combination of vehicles whose PTAC is between
3500Kg and 4250Kg
In any case, the sum of the total laden weights must not exceed the PTRA of the towing vehicle.
For more information, contact the official organizations concerned.
INSURANCE
A trailer that has a PTAC that does not exceed 500Kg is generally covered by the towing
vehicle’s insurance. However, it is advisable to contact your insurer.
Above 500Kg of PTAC, it must have its own individual insurance.
(Ask your insurer about that)
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