Correct as at 2nd May 2024. It may be superseded at any time.
Extract taken: from Vehicle Inspection Portal > VIRMs > Entry certification > Inspection and certification > Towing > Towing connections
12-1 Towing connections
Vehicles must comply with the requirements relating to mandatory equipment and condition set out in:
- VIRM: In-service certification, section 12, general vehicles
- VIRM: In-service certification, section 12, heavy vehicles
- VIRM: In-service certification, section 12, light PSVs
- VIRM: In-service certification, section 12, heavy PSVs.
There are no additional requirements in respect of towing connections for the inspection and certification of vehicles for entry into service.