Towing trailers and caravans in Spain (2026)

Last reviewed: 9 October 2026

In short: A car with a trailer or caravan may drive at most 90 km/h on autopistas and autovías. A trailer over 750 kg needs the B96 authorisation or B+E, depending on the combination mass.

RuleWhat applies
Maximum speed on motorways when towingCar with a trailer or caravan; Car with a trailer or caravan90 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 caravanA trailer over 750 kg is allowed if the maximum authorised mass of the combination does not exceed 4,250 kg. [2]
Higher categories for trailers (B96, BE)Car with a trailer or caravanPermit B+E: a trailer up to 3,500 kg. The B96 authorisation covers a trailer over 750 kg when the combination exceeds 3,500 kg but not 4,250 kg. [2]
Extra mirrors when towingCar with a trailer or caravan⚠ Not yet verified
Warning triangle or hazard deviceCar with a trailer or caravanCars and goods vehicles up to 3,500 kg, and vehicle combinations in circulation, must carry the V-16 luminous hazard warning device. [3]

Notes

  • The DGT gives 80 km/h on conventional roads. Article 48 of the Reglamento General de Circulación is consistent.
  • The DGT states that above 3,500 kg the B96 authorisation is needed.
  • The texts read require rear-view mirrors in general but give no towing-specific rule.
  • Annex XII lists the V-16 device and does not list triangles.

Sources

  1. Dirección General de Tráfico (DGT): Con caravana, remolque o autocaravana (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  2. Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE): Real Decreto 818/2009, de 8 de mayo, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Conductores (texto consolidado) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
  3. Boletín Oficial del Estado (BOE): Real Decreto 2822/1998, de 23 de diciembre, por el que se aprueba el Reglamento General de Vehículos (texto consolidado) (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources

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