How fast can you go with a trailer?
Have you recently purchased a trailer? Then of course you are wondering how fast you can actually drive with a trailer behind your car. The speed limits for a car with a trailer vary from country to country. At Alpina.nl , we have listed the speed limits for each country for you. This way you can be sure you are not speeding with your trailer and avoid a nasty fine! You can also read more about trailer insurance.
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Maximum trailer speed in the Netherlands
The maximum speed of a trailer in the Netherlands is 90 kilometers per hour on highways if the weight of the trailer remains under 3500 kg. Is the weight of the trailer higher than 3500 kg? Then the maximum speed is 80 kilometers per hour. For your own safety and the safety of your road users, it is important that you properly observe the speed limit. When you drive with a trailer, you will also drive differently than when you just drive in your car. For example, with a trailer, you are more susceptible to wind gusts that can cause the trailer to sway. Similarly, if you drive too fast, a trailer can start to sway, which can be very dangerous. Driving the speed limit makes your trailer much less likely to sway.
Trailer speed limit in Europe
Are you taking your trailer on the road in Europe? Then different rules apply in some countries. How fast you can drive with your trailer depends on the country you are driving in and the type of road you are driving on. The speed limits sometimes vary greatly throughout Europe. Therefore, it is wise to check in advance what the speed limit is for a car with a trailer in the countries you are driving in.
In the chart below, we have already listed the speed limit with a trailer for different countries.
| Country | Highway | Highway |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium (>3,500 kilograms) | 90 km/h | 70/90 km/h |
| België (<3.500 kilo) | 120 km/h | 70/90 km/h |
| Germany | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Germany with Tempo 100 exemption | 100 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Groot Brittanië (< 3.500 kilo) | 112 km/h | 96 km/h |
| Great Britain (>3,500 pounds) | 112 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Ireland | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Italy | 80 km/h | 70 km/h |
| Luxembourg | 90 km/h | 75 km/h |
| Frankrijk (< 3.500 kilo) | 130/110 km/h | 80 km/h |
| France (>3,500 kilograms) | 90 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Spain | 90 km/h | 90 km/h |
| Portugal | 100 km/h | 80 km/h |
| Austria (trailer no heavier than car) | 100 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Austria (trailer heavier than car) | 80 km/h | 50 km/h |
| Switzerland | 80 km/h | 80 km/h |
Trailer insurance? Get insurance directly on Alpina.nl!
If you cause damage to another person with your trailer, it is covered by your third-party automobile insurance. But what if you yourself have damage to your trailer? For this you need a separate trailer insurance. With our online comparison tool, you can easily compare different insurance policies for your trailer. You can see at a glance where you can get the cheapest deal. However, don't forget to also look at the coverage so you know what you are and are not insured for.
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