Do I need a towing licence to tow a bowser?

Those with a valid driving licence issued after 1 January 1997 may drive a car or van weighing up to 3500kg MAM towing a bowser of up to 750kg MAM (a bowser of over 750kg MAM may be towed so long as the combined MAM of the bowser and towing vehicle does not exceed 3500kg).

Those with a valid driving licence issued prior to the 1st of January 1997 can typically drive a vehicle and bowser combination of up to 8250kg MAM.

Diesel bowsers up to 1000 litres may be towed without an ADR licence, however, due to recently introduced regulations, a towing licence may be required depending on when you passed your driving test.

All fuel bowsers over 1000 litres require an ADR licence and may require a town licence. In addition to this, they may be no more than 2.55 metres in width and weigh no more than 3500kg.

All bowsers and tow bars must be in compliance with current regulations relating to highway driving to allow for legal towing on public roads.