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Towing on the motorway. Legal or not?

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Old 23-02-2010, 09:36 PM
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I need to get my sharan from welwyn to letchworth and the best way is up 2jct on the a1m. is this aloud?
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Old 23-02-2010, 09:38 PM
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Only on rigid tow. No ropes!
Old 23-02-2010, 09:38 PM
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Yes as long as you don't use a rope only solid bar,a frame etc
Old 23-02-2010, 09:41 PM
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towing on a trailer?
Old 23-02-2010, 10:16 PM
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Thanks for the replies.
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Must be on a bar & not exceed 60 mph and not use 3rd lane as it against the law for any towing vehicle to use it,also vehicles with luggage on a roof rack are also restricted from using the 3rd lane.hope this helps
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no problems towing on a aframe just the big ruts in the road and mad truckers from other countrys coming too close
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