ROWING TRAILER SAFETY & PERMITS

Rowing trailers carrying rowing boats are classed as an oversize vehicle and, as such, may require a special permit to operate on Western Australian roads.

ROWING BOAT TRAILER GUIDELINES IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

As of 1 January 2022, the only permit applicable to rowing boat trailers is the Rowing Boat Trailer Period Permit. This permit has specific requirements that need to be followed. Rowing trailer owners must ensure that their trailers are constructed (or modified as necessary) to comply with this permit and that the overhang when carrying rowing boats does not exceed the permitted limits. This permit does not allow the transport of unsectioned eights.

Click here to apply for the Rowing Boat Trailer Period Permit - General Access Application

General information about the permit can be found on the Main Roads website (scroll down to Period Permits).

All drivers towing rowing trailers should be aware of this permit, so they can ensure that their trailers are loaded within the parameters of this permit.

TOWING ROWING BOAT TRAILERS IN OTHER AUSTRALIAN STATES

There are different restrictions on towing oversize trailers in all states of Australia. So if travelling outside of WA you should research these requirements through the various State Rowing Association websites of their Department of Main Roads equivalent authority.