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Title: Car towing Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 19:52:25 Is it illegal to tow a car by rope? My dad thinks it is, i have no idea, i've tried to find out on the net but cant find a definitive answer,
Title: Re: Car towing Post by: Simon Pieman on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 20:12:17 No.
Title: Re: Car towing Post by: trogladite on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 20:16:14 I'm shocked. I thought the two vehicles should be connected by a rigid connecting rod.
Title: Re: Car towing Post by: Simon Pieman on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 20:17:09 What needs towing anyway? Does your breakdown service not cover it?
Title: Re: Car towing Post by: chubbslovesbeer on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 20:19:24 yeah m8 thats fine just keep ur hazards on :D
Title: Re: Car towing Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 20:28:30 I'm shocked. I thought the two vehicles should be connected by a rigid connecting rod. thats what my old man saidWhat needs towing anyway? Does your breakdown service not cover it? my old heap of shit, just taking it to the rents, as im on residential parking, and need to move my permit over to my new car and at the moment im wasting visitors permits everydaymy break down doesnt cover home start Title: Re: Car towing Post by: Simon Pieman on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 20:32:30 A tow bar is only £30, not much more than a rope
Title: Re: Car towing Post by: Arriba on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 20:36:50 talking of towing,i'm gonna venture into the caravaning world in the near future.any of you lot had a tow bar fitted? if so, any recomendations of where to go for this would be welcome
Title: Re: Car towing Post by: Sippo on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 20:40:53 thats what my old man saidmy old heap of shit, just taking it to the rents, as im on residential parking, and need to move my permit over to my new car and at the moment im wasting visitors permits everyday my break down doesnt cover home start Isn't a mile from home that it doesn't cover? Get a couple of mates to push it- job done. Title: Re: Car towing Post by: Simon Pieman on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 20:41:20 Oh I forgot to say, I'm pretty sure there are rules on how heavy you can tow with depending on when you got your license.
Also, if the other car isn't taxed/MOTd then it may be a problem. Title: Re: Car towing Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 21:04:03 Isn't a mile from home that it doesn't cover? Get a couple of mates to push it- job done. i'll see you in the morning mate, cheers :-pTitle: Re: Car towing Post by: Sippo on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 21:04:57 Get that lazy oaf Bennett to do it...
Title: Re: Car towing Post by: Chubbs on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 21:05:33 Oh I forgot to say, I'm pretty sure there are rules on how heavy you can tow with depending on when you got your license. Also, if the other car isn't taxed/MOTd then it may be a problem. are you saying, i shuoldnt be the one steering it when its being towed? and its taxed and mot'd so no problem there Title: Re: Car towing Post by: Simon Pieman on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 21:11:25 No, you shouldn't be the one towing it.
Title: Re: Car towing Post by: Bennett on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 21:18:34 i've got a bad knee. i can't play
Title: Re: Car towing Post by: Talk Talk on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 21:56:25 It is perfectly legal to tow another car using a tow rope, even on a motorway.
However, it is not considered safe. Quote In the event of a breakdown, be aware that towing a vehicle on a tow rope is potentially dangerous. You should consider professional recovery. [Laws CUR reg 100 & MV(DL)R reg 43] http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069855 (http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/TravelAndTransport/Highwaycode/DG_069855) Title: Re: Car towing Post by: jutty274 on Sunday, July 4, 2010, 22:48:38 talking of towing,i'm gonna venture into the caravaning world in the near future.any of you lot had a tow bar fitted? if so, any recomendations of where to go for this would be welcome In Swindon there is a place called Fast Plant they fit tow bars. |