Legislation

Do you want to go on the road with a bicycle trailer, but you are not sure which rules apply? In the Netherlands there are clear regulations for dimensions, lighting, safety and the transport of children. These rules ensure that you and other road users remain safe. In the extensive text you can clearly read what is and is not allowed, so that you are well prepared.

Germany also has specific rules for the use of bicycle trailers. From maximum dimensions and mandatory lighting to safety standards for transporting children: German legislation sets clear requirements to ensure safety on the road. In the overview below you can read exactly what you need to take into account when cycling with a trailer in Germany.

In Belgium, clear rules apply to the use of bicycle trailers. The law determines, among other things, which dimensions are permitted, which lighting is mandatory and how children must be transported safely. In the map below you will find an overview of the most important regulations for traveling safely and in accordance with Belgian law.

France has specific legal requirements for bicycle trailers, especially in the areas of visibility and safety. Consider mandatory reflection, maximum dimensions and rules for transporting children. In the map below you can read exactly what you need to take into account when cycling with a trailer in France.

There are also clear rules for the use of bicycle trailers in the United Kingdom. British legislation focuses mainly on safe construction, correct lighting and conditions for transporting children. In the map below you will find a clear overview of the most important requirements for bicycle trailers in the UK.