Part IVConditions Relating to Use

C —Trailers and Sidecars

Unbraked trailers101

1

Subject to paragraph (2), a person shall not use, or cause or permit to be used, on a road an unbraked wheeled trailer if—

a

its laden weight exceeds its maximum gross weight; or

b

it is drawn by a vehicle of which the kerbside weight is less than twice the sum of the unladen weight of the trailer and the weight of any load which the trailer is carrying.

2

This regulation does not apply to—

a

an agricultural trailer;

b

a trailer mentioned in paragraphs (b), (d), (e), (f), (g), (h), or (i) of regulation 21(3).