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The tow bar must always be inspected and may not be loaded with a heavier load than stated on the coupling device.

No distinction is made between tow bars fitted at the factory or tow bars installed afterwards by the garage.

Safety precaution

If the trailer has no brakes, an auxiliary coupling must be attached to the vehicle itself and not to the tow bar.

If your trailer has brakes, an emergency breakaway brake cable must be attached to the towing vehicle.

A distinction is made between use: towing more than 750 kg or towing less than 750 kg (or bicycle carrier).

The periodic inspection of a tow bar

Tow bar less than 750 kg or bicycle carrier	Tow bar over 750 kg
First inspection before use Then when the vehicle is 4 years old Then every 2 years (up to 160,000 km or 10 years) Thereafter annually.	First inspection before use Then every two years until the vehicle is 4 years old Thereafter annually.

Source: vlaanderen.be , last update 14/02/2025