Trailer towing speeds

[pfsv427sc01]

I have a French trailer towed behind a French car. The trailer shows a maximum loaded weight of 500 kg.

What is the maximum autoroute speed I can drive at ?

I was led to believe it is 110 kph but having been passed by a number of others at 130 kph, I am now wondering !

[Rushjob]

It takes some getting used to....

Car + caravan under 3.5t Motorway. 81mph, 130km/h Other roads. 56-68mph, 90-110km/h
Car + caravan over 3.5t Motorway 56mph, 90km/h Other roads 50-56mph, 80-90km/h

Hope that helps.

Edited by Rushjob on Sunday 3rd September 17:07

[thefrog]

I am led to believe you need to take into account the sum of ptac (poids total à charge) and not unladen weight. So a Land Rover with an empty trailer (even a small one) is over 3.5t according to the rules, even if empty.

[Rushjob]

Nice one M. Frog, I'd completely forgotten that bit!

Mind you, so have pretty much all of the big 4x4 drivers over here 😆😆

[pfsv427sc01]

Thanks for the confirmation.

[pfsv427sc01]

Thanks for the confirmation.