Towing trailers and caravans in Norway (2026)

Last reviewed: 30 October 2026

In short: A Category B licence allows a trailer up to 750 kg, or a heavier one if car and trailer together stay within 3,500 kg. With code 96 the combination can reach 4,250 kg and BE allows a trailer up to 3,500 kg. The speed with a trailer is 80 km/h unless the trailer has a Tempo 100 approval.

RuleWhat applies
Maximum speed on motorways when towingCar with a trailer or caravan; Car with a trailer or caravan80 km/h with a trailer or caravan; up to 100 km/h only with a Tempo 100 approval for the trailer [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 caravanA trailer over 750 kg is allowed if the combined maximum authorised mass of car and trailer does not exceed 3,500 kg. The trailer weight must be within the car's towing capacity. [2]
Higher categories for trailers (B96, BE)Car with a trailer or caravanB with code 96: car and trailer together up to 4,250 kg. BE: trailer up to 3,500 kg. [2]
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

  • The Vegvesen press release is from 2022 and is marked as possibly outdated; the Tempo 100 page confirms that a trailer needs a Tempo 100 sticker to exceed 80 km/h. Where the posted limit is lower, that limit applies.
  • A 2020 Vegvesen article says mirrors giving a good view to the rear must be fitted for caravans. It is marked as possibly outdated and does not state the legal requirement, so it is not recorded as a rule.
  • No official page read states whether a warning triangle or similar device is required for a car with a trailer.

Sources

  1. Statens vegvesen: Nye fartsgrenser for tilhengere (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Statens vegvesen: What can you drive with a Category B driving licence? (consulted 30 October 2026) · all sources

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