Keeping control of a vehicle being towed
294 Keeping control of a vehicle being towed
The driver of a motor vehicle must not tow another motor vehicle unless—
either—
the driver can control the movement of the towed vehicle; or
the brakes and steering of the towed vehicle are in working order and a person who is licensed to drive the towed vehicle is sitting in the driver's seat of the towed vehicle, and is in control of its brakes and steering; and
it is safe to tow the towed vehicle.
- 3 penalty units.
Note
Motor vehicle is defined in the Road Safety Act 1986.
The driver of a motor vehicle must not tow a trailer unless—
the driver can control the movement of the trailer; and
it is safe to tow the trailer.
- 3 penalty units.
Note
Trailer is defined in the dictionary.
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