Towing capacity and car weight limit guide | RAC Drive

19th Jan 2022ShareFacebookTwitterLinkedInEmailTowing capacity isa weighty issue and it’s important to be aware of the vehicle’s limits before attempting to tow a caravan or trailer.The rules on what you can tow with your driving licence are different depending on when you passed your test. And the penalties for exceeding the weight limit of your vehicle and/or driving licence can be significant.In this driving adviceguide, we look at what towing capacity is, how to work it out and the rules you need to abide by when looking to legally tow using your vehicle.How do I work out my car’s towing capacity?The towing capacity of your vehicle is the maximum weight it can legally tow. The maximum towing capacity may be listed on the V5C logbookor on a plate/sticker on the car itself (usually inside the driver's doorframe). However, it may not be safe or comfortable to do so, especially with a caravan or trailer that has a large box-like profile.The towing capacity may be published within the ha...