Rules of the road §6.57
Towing
No person shall use any motorcycle to tow another vehicle. No person shall be allowed to tow another vehicle on a public road
What the rule says
- if the length of the tow-rope, chain or tow-bar between the two vehicles exceeds 3,5 metres
- with a tow-rope or chain in excess of 30km/h, unless the towing vehicle is connected to the towed vehicle by means of a draw bar or a tow-bar
- if the towed vehicle is conveying persons at a speed in excess of 30 km/h, unless the towed vehicle is a semi-trailer. Therefore a towed vehicle not exceeding 30km/h may convey passengers
- unless the steering gear of the vehicle being towed is controlled by a person holding a code of driving licence authorising him or her to drive the class of such vehicle
- if the brakes of the towed vehicle do not comply with the provisions, unless the towing vehicle is connected to the towed vehicle by means of a draw bar or tow-bar
Source: Rules manual §6.57
