[H20cleaning]

What's the laws on advertising using a trailer?
My dad has a little square trailer he said i can have it made into a advertising trailer, but what's the law on leaving it places? Would it have to stay attached to my van or can you leave it in car parks etc.
I often see them left places but not sure if it's legal.
I was just going to get "need a window cleaner? Call ......." Then in small print our other services printed on it.

[Mike #1]

You also have to consider that if the combined weight of your van and the trailer are 3,000kg i think it is and  you did'nt pass your driving test until  after June 1997 you cant legally tow a trailer with a commercial classed vehicle without passing the trailer test .

[H20cleaning]

You also have to consider that if the combined weight of your van and the trailer are 3,000kg i think it is and  you did'nt pass your driving test until  after June 1997 you cant legally tow a trailer with a commercial classed vehicle without passing the trailer test .

My vans max load is 2900 I only use 400L of water and the trailer is tiny so would that be legal?

[Ian101]

or instead of worrying about just go and  do it ?

if u told to shift it then shift it right away

[Matt.]

You also have to consider that if the combined weight of your van and the trailer are 3,000kg i think it is and  you did'nt pass your driving test until  after June 1997 you cant legally tow a trailer with a commercial classed vehicle without passing the trailer test .

your right mate, it actually changed jan 97, I pasted my test in May 97, so I missed out.
I think, not 100% but we not allowed over 2.5 ton, may be less and can't tow trailers, for sure. We not allowed to drive a mini bus with 15 people on board only allowed 9 inc driver.

As far as those who can tow, or have upgraded three license, I don't see how it is illegal, it's just depends on where you leave it, and a good way of advertising.

I reckon a free clean for say, McDonald's or b&q or sutton, may get a blind eye turned to it being in there car park.

[Mike #1]

A guy I know who runs trailer driving courses had a young lad in who had to spend nigh on £2,000 because he wasn't legal .

Had caravan impounded  had to go to court and pay for course and test .


Check DVLA mate then you will know exactly what is required . 

[Rob@Blast off]

I wouldn't worry to much about trailer laws as you can tow up to a 750kg trailer which is plenty for an advertising trailer, but I would worry about where you can legally park it without getting hassle of the council etc.

[Rob@Blast off]

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My vans max load is 2900 I only use 400L of water and the trailer is tiny so would that be legal?
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Unless you're van is a 7 and a half tonner you can't carry 2.9t that's your gross vehicle weight