If your bike rack, towbar, or trailer obscures your vehicle’s rear number plate or lights, UK law requires you to fit an additional plate and lighting board that meets DVLA standards. Failure to comply can result in fines up to £1,000.
Bike Racks, Towbars & Trailers: When You Need an Extra Plate, Size/Placement Rules, and Lighting Requirements Whether you’re heading out for a weekend cycling trip, towing a trailer for a house move, or hitching up a caravan for a holiday,




