in the UK are you allowed to tow a car on a rope?

Answer 1

Yes, but you are not allowed to tow it on to a motorway, only off it. Towing in ordinary streets is ok .

Answer 2

Yes you are allowed, but the rope has to meet the safety requirements. You should check with your insurance company-they will have access to the rules and there you can find out how far you're allowed to tow, when, with what, etc. Good Luck.

Answer 3

yes best to have a towing sign in the towed vehicle, proper tow rope, £10.00 from halfords.
Cant tow on motorways and not ideal on A roads either.
must have someone in the towed vehicle steering and braking and with hazards on.
be warned its hard work and you get a whiplash effect from the rope pulling on the car.
ive been towed about 3 times and each time it scares the sh*t out of me!
good luck!!!

Answer 4

Yes, if you mean can the tow be flexible (unlike a tow bar). Strictly speaking though, I think the rope should be purposeful, i.e. it should adhere to British Standards. For example, these tow ropes are allowed:

http://www.roof-rack-supplies.co.uk/accessories/tow-rope.htm

Answer 5

Yes

Answer 6

Yes

Answer 7

Yes. There's a maximum length for the rope (check the highway code). Both vehicles must be taxed and roadworthy, and both must have a qualified and insured driver.

Answer 8

yes but only to the nearest garage and not on motorways has to be a recovery vehicle.
although in Spain you cant its illegal with heavy fines but i must say car insurance has compulsory breakdown cover which i thinks a great idea and the uk should adopt it.

Answer 9

Yes as long as the rear cars warning lights are working I,E stop
lights and indicators and side lights

Answer 10

Generally, yes. But not in the bath where soap on a rope is much preferable.