(1)  The driver of a motor vehicle towing another vehicle using a chain, rope, fabric, strap or wire (the towline ) must comply with this rule.

Penalty: Fine not exceeding 10 penalty units.

Note : Motor vehicle is defined in the dictionary, and vehicle is defined in rule 15 .

(2)  If neither of the vehicles is a motor bike, the driver must keep a distance of not over 4 metres between the vehicles.

Note : Motor bike is defined in the dictionary.

(3)  If at least one of the vehicles is a motor bike, the driver must keep a distance of not over 2.5 metres between the vehicles.

(4)  If the towline is longer than 2 metres, the driver must attach a white or brightly coloured flag, piece of cloth or other similar material (the warning material ) to the towline in accordance with subrule (5) .

(5)  The warning material must –

(a) be substantially square or rectangular with 2 adjacent sides at least 300 millimetres long; and

(b) be attached midway along the towline; and

(c) be visible for at least 100 metres from either side of the warning material.

(6)  Subrule (2) , (3) or (4) does not apply to a driver if the driver is exempt from the subrule under another law of this jurisdiction and is complying with the conditions (if any) of the exemption.