What trailer can you tow with a normal car licence (category B) in Denmark?
Weight limits for B, B+ and BE.
Short answer
With a category B licence you can drive a car of up to 3,500 kg and tow a trailer of up to 750 kg, with the combination weighing at most 4,250 kg. You can also tow a trailer over 750 kg if the car and trailer together weigh no more than 3,500 kg, so a 1,000 kg trailer allows a car of at most 2,500 kg. Category B+ lets you tow a trailer over 750 kg with a combination of up to 4,250 kg. Category BE covers a trailer of up to 3,500 kg and a combination of up to 7,000 kg. You need category B before you can take B+ or BE.
Why
- Category B covers light trailers.
- B+ allows heavier combinations up to 4,250 kg.
- BE allows trailers of up to 3,500 kg.
Details
B+ and BE have the same lessons and theory, but the practical B+ test uses a smaller combination than the BE test.
Tip
Check the weights in the registration papers of both car and trailer before you hitch up, because the limits are calculated from them.
What may differ
You can start lessons for B+ or BE three months before you turn 18 at the earliest.
Common misconception
With a normal car licence you can never tow more than 750 kg.
What actually happens
A heavier trailer is allowed with category B if the whole combination weighs at most 3,500 kg.
People also ask
- What is the difference between B+ and BE in Denmark?
- Can you tow a caravan with a category B licence?
- How old do you have to be for a trailer licence in Denmark?
Sources
This answer is for reference only. Traffic rules, fines and fees can change, so check the Danish authorities before you drive.
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