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Towing Rules WA
Towing a trailer or caravan in WA comes with specific speed limits, weight restrictions, and licence conditions. Learner drivers may not tow. P1 drivers have restrictions.
Key Rules
- Learner drivers: cannot tow any trailer or caravan.
- Maximum towing speed: 100 km/h (or the signed limit if lower). On some roads, towing vehicles are limited to 90 km/h — check local signs.
- All trailer lights (brake, indicator, tail) must work. Safety chains are mandatory.
Common Mistakes
- Learner drivers attempting to tow — this is not permitted under any circumstances.
Practical Example
David has a learner licence and wants to tow a small boat trailer to the beach. He cannot — learner drivers are not permitted to tow regardless of trailer size or weight.
Quick Check
- Can a learner driver tow a small trailer? → No. Towing is not permitted for learner drivers.
Source: Road Traffic (Vehicles) Act 2012 + WA Learner Driver Guide (towing section)