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ROAD RULES 2009 (S.R. 2009, NO. 142) - REG 294

Keeping control of a vehicle being towed
(1)  The driver of a motor vehicle must not tow another motor vehicle unless –
(a) either –
(i) the driver can control the movement of the towed vehicle; or
(ii) 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
(b) it is safe to tow the towed vehicle.

Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units.

Note : Motor vehicle is defined in the dictionary.

(2)  The driver of a motor vehicle must not tow a trailer unless –
(a) the driver can control the movement of the trailer; and
(b) it is safe to tow the trailer.

Penalty: Fine not exceeding 15 penalty units.

Note : Trailer is defined in the dictionary.



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