Post 1997 driving licence and TOWING

Firstly many thanks to James for the following info.

This may bore you but if you are like me and past your road licence after 1997, you will find this information very useful if wanting to tow a race car (or anything else really!) without the B+e trailer entitlement on your licence.

The following link is the best for understanding how the regulations work.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/DriverLicensing/CaravansTrailersCommercialVehicles/DG_10013073

Need 3 numbers;
#1. The minimum Curb Weight of your towing vehicle
#2. The Maximum Authorised Mass of your towing vehicle
#3. The maximum authorised mass of your trailer.

Basically; #1 must be greater than #3. 
#2+#3 must not exceed 3,500kg.

e.g #1 = 1506kg
#2 = 2020kg
#3 = 1400kg

Minimum weight of the car is greater than the maximum authorised mass of the trailer, and the maximum weight of both added together is 3,420kg (Under 3,500kg).

Ultimately take the test again with the trailer!

Caterham choice of trailer = Brian James Minno because its simple, safe, light etc.

The #2 is between 1,200 and 1,600kg these depend on spec. Single axle trailers are lighter than twin axles (but these are arguably more stable and ‘safer’). Some come with tyre rack and petrol storage and these will add to the weight.

So many thanks again to James for the emailed information. I have basically cut and pasted from his email. So want to credit his work! but also wanted to put the information out there as many many people will now be in the same boat after passing their driving licence after 1997.