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Towing requirements

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  • 04-08-2006 6:37pm
    #1
    RAF
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13 ✭


    Hello,
    I need to tow the car from Drogheda to Dublin South.
    What are requirements for cars marking (i.e. must I have the emergency lights/sygnalisers on?) Can I tow on the motorway or Garda can fine me for that?
    What are general rules for the towing on the public road?

    Thak you for serious answers!
    Regards,
    Rafal


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    #2
    Silvera
    Registered Users Posts: 4,033 ✭✭✭Silvera


    To be legally covered you need to meet the following requirements

    - Towed car must be broken down.
    - Towed car must be insured, taxed, NCT'd.
    - Towed car must display 'On Tow' sign (plus hazard lights activated - except when turning)
    - Driver of towed car must hold a Full Licence.
    - Towing device must be capable of the job (i.e. no old dodgy rope)

    Actually, I would highly recommend a Towing Bar (Halfords do one for c.€30) rather than a rope. Much more secure, especially if driver of towed car isn't used to being towed.
    It's very easy to cause an accident if driver of towed car is not concentrating 100%. I know, I used to do lots of towing in my motor trade days.

    If you are going to use a Tow Dolly or A-Frame, the situation is a bit more complicated (legally speaking). Both these devices are only for 'Recovery to the nearest place of safety' not long range transportation.

    Having said that, people often 'take a chance' and tow without any of the above requirements being met, but if anything goes wrong, "you're up the creek without a paddle" !

    I would avoid the motorway if at all possible.

    At the end of the day, it may well be better to borrow/hire a car transporter trailer and move the car that way. (Check your cover with insurance co).
    It's the safest way!


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