Passenger car with attached trailer
The symbol indicates a passenger car with a trailer
When You See This Sign
If you are driving a passenger car with a connected trailer you must follow the regulation indicated by the sign (e.g., prohibition, speed limit, or parking rule). If you do not have a trailer, you do not need to follow the part of the sign that is directed at passenger cars with trailers.
Rules & Regulations
- The symbol indicates that the underlying sign applies specifically to passenger cars with an attached trailer (vehicle + trailer).
- The regulation applies only when the trailer is physically attached to the passenger car; without a trailer you are not affected by that specific specification.
- The symbol is used to specify the target group on prohibition signs, mandatory signs, and supplementary plates, for example for parking bans, lane rules, or driving prohibitions.
- For vehicle combinations with a trailer, special traffic rules and speed limits often apply (standard 80 km/h for many trailers; 100 km/h only if the trailer is marked/meets requirements).
Tips for Drivers
- Check that the trailer's lights, reflectors, and coupling are working before you continue when the sign applies to you.
- Reduce your speed and increase the distance to the vehicle in front — braking distance is affected by the trailer's weight.
- Allow for a larger turning radius and wider vehicle; take corners and lane changes with more margin.
- Read the main sign carefully to see whether it concerns a prohibition, a restriction, or a prescribed driving method that applies only to passenger cars with a trailer.
Common Mistakes
- Believing the symbol always means 'only passenger cars with trailers are allowed' — it can also indicate which vehicles a prohibition concerns.
- Confusing the symbol with signs for trucks with trailers or other vehicle categories; it applies only to passenger cars with trailers.
- Assuming the rule applies even when the trailer is not connected; the symbol applies only when the trailer is attached.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Passenger car with attached trailer
How should you interpret this sign regarding vehicle type?
- A Passenger car with attached trailer
- B Trailer without a towing vehicle
- C Heavy truck
- D Bus
Exam Tip
On the theory test you may get an image where the symbol appears together with a prohibition sign — frequently ask whether the prohibition applies to you. Remember: the symbol refers only to passenger cars with an attached trailer; motorcycles, trucks, or passenger cars without a trailer are not affected.
Did You Know?
This vehicle symbol is used to clearly define which vehicles a rule applies to and is often found at ferry terminals, boat ramp areas, and parking lots where trailers require special consideration or instructions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the sign apply if I have a caravan behind the car?
Yes — a caravan is considered a trailer when it is attached to a passenger car, so the regulation applies if you tow the caravan with a passenger car.
Does the sign apply if the trailer is not connected at that moment?
No — the symbol indicates which vehicle category is affected. If the trailer is not connected, the part of the sign that specifically addresses passenger cars with trailers does not apply.
Can the sign mean a lower speed limit for me?
Yes — if the main sign indicates a speed limit and this symbol is on the sign, the limit applies particularly to passenger cars with trailers. Remember that many trailers normally have an 80 km/h limit if they are not approved for 100 km/h.
Where will I most often see this symbol in real life?
You often see it as a supplementary plate or in combination with parking and directional signs at ferry approaches, boat ramps, or designated parking areas where vehicles with trailers are handled separately.
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