Rules which apply when towing a vehicle:

1.

The length of the towing device used between the two vehicles, whether it is a tow rope, towing bar or a chain may not exceed 3.5 m.

2.

Only a licensed driver may be in control of the vehicle being towed unless the vehicle being towed has its wheels clear of the ground or a device is being used to control the steering.

3.

If the brakes of the vehicle being towed are defective or non-functional, then the vehicle must be towed using an appropriate tow bar.

4.

No passengers are allowed in a vehicle which is being towed by means of a tow rope, tow bar or chain.

5.

If a rope or chain is being used to tow the vehicle, the vehicle may not be towed at a speed in excess of 30 kilometres per hour. Only vehicles being towed with a draw bar or a tow bar may be towed in excess of 30 kilometres per hour.

6.

Motorcycles, tricycles, may not be used for towing vehicles.