Do I need a Licence to Tow a Trailer in Ireland?

Whether or not you need a licence to tow a trailer in Ireland is a very common question, but the answer is not a simple yes or no. In this article we share information that will help you determine whether or not you can tow with your current licence and how you can make sure you’re fully street legal when towing. 

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Are you driving legally and insured while towing? 

You need a Category EB Driving Licence to Tow Trailers *

You need a Category EB Driving Licence to Tow Trailers *

You need a specific Trailer Licence (Category EB)

  • If you are towing a double axel trailer
  • If you are towing animals in a cattle trailer / horse box
  • If you are towing more than 750KG or if the Gross Trailer Weight + Car + Carrying Capacity is more than 3500KG

Penalties

 

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Penalties

If you only hold a Category B Licence in these circumstances(Car / Jeep / 4×4 Standard Full Licence) then you are not driving legally and you are not insured. Your vehicle can be impounded and you can go to court with possiblilty of a 12 month driving ban if stopped by Gardai.

If you are involved in an accident while towing a trailer not covered by your licence then your insurance company will deem you not insured.

 
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If you use a trailer with reasonable weight then you need to find out if your covered.

  • Farmers – Equestrian Centres – Animal Owners
  • Landscape and Ground Work Contractors
  • Towing Sport Equipment – Boats – Caravans – Rally Cars
  • Mechanics – Builders – Tool or Machinery Hire Companies

Exceptions

You can tow a limited range of small and light trailers under a Category B Licence

  • Small single axel trailers
  • Your vehicle will have a specific towing capacity up to 750KG that is covered by Cat B Licence but each vehicle has specific towing limits as set out by make and model of vehicle that will determine your towing capacity.

Towing Guidelines For Employers

Costs for Jeep and Trailer Lessons and Test Fees can be expensed as training needs in a business for employees. We include eco driving training as part of our jeep and trailer lessons to keep your companies vehicle maintenance and fuel bills as cost effective as possible.

How do I get my Trailer Licence (E Category)

  • Complete a Theory Test
  • Get your Provisional Licence / Learner Permit
  • Apply and sit your driving test
  • More specific and detailed information about the Category E Trailer test can be found on our website www.leinsterschoolofmotoring.ie

Cost of Towing Lessons and Licence

  • Theory Test €45 Learner Permit €15 Driving Test €85
  • Car / Jeep / 4×4 with Trailer Driving Lessons – Give us a call for a competitive deal.

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2 Comments
  1. a
    2:47 pm on April 25, 2014

    hi, how do i arrange a test for a trailer licence?

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    • fergal O connor
      8:29 pm on April 25, 2016

      Hi, you can apply for your test on http://www.rsa.ie once you hold your learner permit for that category. It costs €85 and make take 3 months between application and test date, give us a call for more info if we have bot answered everything…0868556981

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