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Standards Bulletin VSB1

Building small trailers information for manufacturers and summarised construction requirements for trailers less than 4.5 tonnes aggregate trailer mass.

General

1. Introduction
2. Certification
3. Trailer Plate
4. Vehicle Identification Number
5. Registration
6. Responsibility for Safety

Technical Requirements

7. Typical Trailers Covered by this Bulletin
8. Definitions
9. Lighting
10. Electric Wiring
11. Braking
12. Drawbars Couplings Safety Chains and Safety Chain Attachment
13. Wheel Guards (Mudguards)
14. Visibility of Tray
15. Axles and Suspensions
16. Wheels and Tyres
17. Dimensions
18. Caravans
19. General Requirements

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