OFFICIAL WORD ON TRAILER BRAKES • From 1 October light
		30th July 1987, Page 26
	
	30th July 1987
			Page 26
 
		
					Page 26, 30th July 1987
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trailers must be fitted with brakes if the sum of the trailer's design axle weight exceeds 750kg or if the laden weight of the trailer exceeds half the towing vehicle's kerbside weight.
These requirements come into effect under the Road Vehicles (Construction and Use) Regulations 1986.
An information leaflet detailing the new requirements is available from the Department of Transport, Room C19/08, VSE 1 Branch, Marsham Street, London SW1P 3EB.
 
					 
							 
							 
							 
							




















































































































