Type Approval & Road Legal

All Rappa Series 10 and Series 12 have achieved type approval and are certified road legal in the UK.

What is Type Approval?

Type Approval means a product and/or manufacturing process is certified to meet a pre-defined set of criteria. This ensures safe and legal products are manufactured to a consistent and high standard.

Why is Type Approval important?

Any company manufacturing or importing trailers must gain Type Approval to legally sell those trailers in the UK. Type approval must be sought for both the trailer and the manufacturing process. Mobile sheep handling systems are classified as a trailer and therefore must comply.

Type Approval means safe and legal products are made, which are of a consistent and high quality. There is an expectation that insurance companies may soon require proof of Type Approval for any new trailers being insured.

Can I tow any Type Approved trailer?

Type Approval applies to the product and manufacturer. It is the manufacturer's responsibility to gain, maintain and comply with Type Approval. However, it is the user's responsibility to ensure they comply with legal towing rules. We advise you to check your licence type, towing capacities and familiarise yourself with the law. We would also recommend you regularly check all your vehicles and carry out any maintenance.

Who sets Type Approval standards?

The standards a set by the UK Government. Responsibility for implementation sits with the Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA).

How do I know if my product is Type Approved?

There will be a 17 digit VIN number on the chassis and a VIN plate illustrating the trailer approval number. It is also imprinted on a channel within the yard. Rappa Series 10 Compact, Standard and Super mobile yards, plus the Rappa Series 12 Tiltbed have a VIN number and plate allocated on build. Every type approved trailer is delivered with a Certificate of Conformity.

Please note that the Rappa Series 8 Buggy mobile yard is designed for off-road use on private land. It does not require Type Approval.

You can find more information at gov.uk