You should not leave your headlights on when stopping at the side of the road, including laybys or private property. If you need to leave your lights on, you should use your ‘side’ or ‘parking’ lights only.
Use a traffic lay-by if one is provided or pull in and stop close to the left- hand edge of the road.
Towing
If you are towing another vehicle or a trailer (including a boat trailer or a caravan), remember the following points.
Make sure the tow bar or other towing device is strong enough and is
attached securely so that it does not break or become loose when used.
Make sure the breakaway brake or secondary coupling is in place and
secured.
A ‘breakaway brake’ attached to a trailer is a braking device that can automatically stop the trailer if it becomes detached from the towing vehicle while moving. A ‘secondary coupling’ is usually a safety chain or wire rope or other similar connection which ensures the trailer stays attached to its towing vehicle if the main coupling fails or becomes detached. A secondary coupling is not needed if the trailer is equipped with a breakaway brake. Further information on these devices is available on www.rsa.ie.
Tow ball
Draw bar
Trailer coupling
Towing (drawing)
vehicle Trailer
Jockey wheel Tow bar