What does it mean if your trailer has a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 3,500 kg?

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What does it mean if your trailer has a maximum authorised mass (MAM) of 3,500 kg?

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The MAM of the trailer is stamped on the plate fitted to the chassis. It is the maximum weight of the trailer and load that the manufacturer has designed it to carry. Do not load your trailer so that it exceeds this maximum weight.

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