Towing trailers and caravans in Hungary (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: A car with a trailer or caravan is limited to 80 km/h on motorways. Category B covers trailers up to 750 kg, or heavier ones if the combination stays within 3,500 kg; category BE covers trailers up to 3,500 kg. Starter licence holders may not tow a trailer.

RuleWhat applies
Maximum speed on motorways when towingCar with a trailer or caravan; Car with a trailer or caravan80 km/h [1]
Trailer mass allowed with a car licence in any combinationCar with a trailer or caravan750 kg [2]
Heavier trailer with a category B licenceCar with a trailer or caravanCategory B covers a car of up to 3,500 kg with a light trailer of up to 750 kg (combination up to 4,250 kg), or with a heavier trailer if the trailer's maximum mass does not exceed the towing vehicle's own mass and the combination does not exceed 3,500 kg. [2]
Higher categories for trailers (B96, BE)Car with a trailer or caravanCategory BE: a category B towing vehicle with a trailer or semi-trailer of up to 3,500 kg maximum mass. [2]
Extra mirrors when towingCar with a trailer or caravanA motor vehicle must give the driver a view to the rear on both sides through mirrors, and must have at least two mirrors, one on each side outside the vehicle (inside only if the body or load does not block the rear view). [3]
Warning triangle or hazard deviceCar with a trailer or caravanEvery motor vehicle except a solo motorcycle must carry an approved warning triangle ready for use. [3]

Notes

  • This is the limit for a motor vehicle with a trailer (járműszerelvény). Outside built-up areas on other roads the limit is 70 km/h and in built-up areas 50 km/h. Signs can set lower limits.
  • With a starter licence (first two years) a category B holder may not tow a trailer (Art. 6(2) of decree 326/2011).
  • Category BE: a category B towing vehicle with a trailer or semi-trailer whose maximum mass does not exceed 3,500 kg; minimum age 18.
  • The decree sets general mirror rules for motor vehicles; it contains no separate rule for towing in the sections read.

Sources

  1. Nemzeti Jogszabálytár (Magyar Közlöny Kiadó): 1/1975. (II. 5.) KPM–BM együttes rendelet a közúti közlekedés szabályairól (Internet Archive snapshot of 12 April 2026; consolidated text of 11 April 2026) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Nemzeti Jogszabálytár (Magyar Közlöny Kiadó): 326/2011. (XII. 28.) Korm. rendelet a közúti közlekedési igazgatási feladatokról, a közúti közlekedési okmányok kiadásáról és visszavonásáról (Internet Archive snapshot of 27 April 2026; consolidated text of 26 February 2026) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  3. Nemzeti Jogszabálytár (Magyar Közlöny Kiadó): 6/1990. (IV. 12.) KöHÉM rendelet a közúti járművek forgalomba helyezésének és forgalomban tartásának műszaki feltételeiről (Internet Archive snapshot of 10 March 2026; consolidated text of 4 January 2026) (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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