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Default Towing vehicle with a rope

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harry writes
On Oct 7, 9:01*pm, hugh ] wrote:
In message , Andy Champ
writesOn 07/10/2011 18:48, Harry Bloomfield wrote:
I don't think it is legal now, nor was it then.


AFAIK you can only tow a bike from another bike.


Interestingly the highway code now merely says "In the event of a
breakdown, be aware that towing a vehicle on a tow rope is potentially
dangerous. You should consider professional recovery." *And nothing
else at all.


Andy


Crossing the road is also potentially dangerous.
--
hugh


A real danger is if a pedestrian steps over the rope as you set off at
a road junction. (not realising towing is in progress).

That's why you are required to attach a warning flag in the middle of
the rope. (Don't ask me to quote chapter and verse)
--
hugh