If you are riding a motorcycle, moped, or bicycle towing a trailer, what percentage of the towing vehicle's unladen mass must the trailer not exceed?

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Spanish regulations allow motorcycles, three-wheeled vehicles, mopeds, cycles, and bicycles to tow a trailer or semi-trailer, but under very specific conditions to ensure safety and stability. The golden rule regarding weight is that the mass of the trailer cannot exceed 50% of the unladen mass of the towing vehicle. For example, if your motorcycle weighs 200 kg unladen, the loaded trailer cannot weigh more than 100 kg. Additionally, remember the other mandatory conditions: riding only during the day and in conditions of good visibility, no transportation of people in the trailer, and a 10% reduction in the generic speed limit.

If you are riding a motorcycle, moped, or bicycle towing a trailer, what percentage of the towing vehicle's unladen mass must the trailer not exceed?

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