13-01-2018, 07:53 PM
(This post was last modified: 13-01-2018, 07:55 PM by Reckless Rat.)
According to the RAC it is now illegal in France to tow a motor vehicle except in the case of a breakdown or emergency, and then only if the distance travelled is to be short, and then ONLY with a rigid tow-bar.
In addition a properly homologated towing bar (between the vehicles) must be used, with the correct signage, not just a home made one. Speed is limited to 50kph (30mph)
However, I believe that a purpose built triangular towing frame, connected to the drawing vehicle's towball and the front of the drawn vehicle at two points (ie a "self-steer") renders it a "trailer" and not a broken down vehicle. Normal trailer restrictions will then apply.
In addition a properly homologated towing bar (between the vehicles) must be used, with the correct signage, not just a home made one. Speed is limited to 50kph (30mph)
However, I believe that a purpose built triangular towing frame, connected to the drawing vehicle's towball and the front of the drawn vehicle at two points (ie a "self-steer") renders it a "trailer" and not a broken down vehicle. Normal trailer restrictions will then apply.