Part 2: Trailers Policy Background
The UK’s ratification of the 1968 Convention will ensure that, after exit day, UK drivers will continue to be able to drive in all EU countries. A consequence of ratification is that unregistered trailers could be turned away at the borders of other countries who have ratified the 1968 Convention as these countries are not obliged to admit unregistered traffic. Therefore, for operational reasons, a trailer registration scheme needs to be implemented.
	The Act enables the Secretary of State to introduce a trailer registration scheme. The powers under the Act will enable: the registration of trailers (including issuing documents and administering the scheme); the issuing of registration marks (more commonly known as registration numbers); fees to be charged for providing these services; and rules to be introduced regarding the carrying of registration documents and the formatting and placement of registration plates. Offences (summary only) may also be created by regulations.