Towing trailers and caravans in Australia (2026)
Last reviewed: 13 October 2026
In short: No national rule for towing a trailer or caravan has been verified. The rules mostly sit with each state and territory and are not compared here yet.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Maximum speed on motorways when towingCar with a trailer or caravan; Car with a trailer or caravan | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Trailer mass allowed with a car licence in any combinationCar with a trailer or caravan | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Heavier trailer with a category B licenceCar with a trailer or caravan | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Higher categories for trailers (B96, BE)Car with a trailer or caravan | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Extra mirrors when towingCar with a trailer or caravan | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Warning triangle or hazard deviceCar with a trailer or caravan | ⚠ Not yet verified |
Notes
- Towing, licensing and vehicle standards for trailers and caravans are mostly set by each state and territory. No single national value has been verified, so no state is presented as Australia.
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Australia: rules by state or province
| Country | Maximum speed on motorways when towing | Trailer mass allowed with a car licence in any combination | Heavier trailer with a category B licence | Higher categories for trailers (B96, BE) | Extra mirrors when towing | Warning triangle or hazard device |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queensland | Car with a trailer or caravan, Car with a trailer or caravan: ⚠ Not yet verified | ⚠ Not yet verified | A class C (car) licence covers a motor vehicle, with or without a trailer, up to 4.5 tonnes GVM that seats no more than 12 adults including the driver. | A Light Rigid (LR) or Medium Rigid (MR) licence also allows towing a trailer with a maximum weight of 9 tonnes GVM. | Extra mirrors for towing large trailers are listed as required towing equipment where needed; the page gives no size threshold. | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Australian Capital Territory | Car with a trailer or caravan, Car with a trailer or caravan: ⚠ Not yet verified | Up to 9,000 kg GVM | A class C (car) licence covers a vehicle up to 4.5 tonnes GVM that seats no more than 12 adults including the driver, towing a single trailer with a GVM of 9 tonnes or less. | Light Rigid (LR), Medium Rigid (MR) and Heavy Rigid (HR) licences allow towing a single trailer with a GVM not over 9 tonnes; a trailer over 9 tonnes GVM needs a Heavy Combination (HC) licence. | Required if view of caravan is blocked | ⚠ Not yet verified |
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.