P1 towing question..

[Jake]

I have been asked to tow a mates car tomorrow, and I'm a P1 driver. I haven't said yes or no yet because I'm unsure of the rules.
The rta website says;

P1 drivers must;
Observe towing restrictions (you are only allowed to tow light trailers of up to 250 kilograms unloaded weight).

http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/licensing/get ... cence.html


Does this mean that if the car float weights 200kg's unloaded, that I can load the tailor up as much as I want... about 1200kg's with a car? because the tailors unloaded weight is 200 which is less than what the rule says..?

It's not clear to me.

[Rollin]

I'd doubt the car trailer weighs under $250kg, they're usually bloody heavy.

I'd guess that the term 'light trailer' means a box trailer of some sort, which you would use to take stuff to the dump or move a fridge etc.

[EB_Ghia]

I'd doubt the car trailer weighs under $250kg, they're usually bloody heavy.

I'd guess that the term 'light trailer' means a box trailer of some sort, which you would use to take stuff to the dump or move a fridge etc.

same thoughts on the weight of a car trailer..

but just a thought it may be worth a drive down to the local copstation and talking to one of the tmu officers. they would surely be able to answer the question for you.

[krisisdog]

It says 250kg unloaded weight, meaning the weight of the trailer only. If the trailer weighs 200kg (must be a pretty damn thin and average trailer.....), you can load it up as much as you'd like and is legal for the trailer.