● switch off your mobile phone  98. Vehicle towing and loading.   As a driver  ● You MUST NOT   tow more than your licence permits. If you  passed a car test after 1 Jan 1997 you are restricted on the  weight of trailer you can tow  ● You MUST NOT   overload your vehicle or trailer. You should  not tow a weight greater than that recommended by the  manufacturer of your vehicle  ● You MUST   secure your load and it MUST NOT stick out  dangerously. Make sure any heavy or sharp objects and any  animals are secured safely. If there is a collision, they might  hit someone inside the vehicle and cause serious injury  ● You should properly distribute the weight in your caravan or  trailer with heavy items mainly over the axle(s) and ensure a  downward load on the tow ball. Manufacturer’s  recommended weight and tow ball load should not be  highwaycodeuk.co.uk 47  5.Vehicle towing and loading 