Towing a vehicle with a chain?

by **ealahweemah72** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:45 am

some time ago i asked you all about wether it was legal in ny to tow a vehicle with a tow chain. one person sent me to a website that lead me to the correct answer. this info was gotten in an email to me from the nys dmv. they know and the laws and what you can and cannot do on any publicly owned road in nys.
Response (Technical Services) - 07/09/2007 08:11 AM
Dear customer, I have attached a section for the Vehicle & Traffic Law that deals with towing:
(c) No vehicle shall be towed by a rope or other non-rigid connection which is longer than sixteen feet.

(d) A motor vehicle being towed by a rope or other non-rigid connection must have a licensed driver in such motor vehicle who shall steer it when it is being towed.

Mark

06/22/2007 01:50 PM
i have a disabled vehicle and need to tow it a short distance (less than 10 miles). i do not have a tow bar or dollie, but do have a 3 point tow chain. i need to know what the statute is on towing with a tow chain in upstate

by **boyce** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:53 am

Put the chain in a steel pipe between the two auto to keep them from hitting each other. That`s what we do back in the sticks.were I live. Because just using a chain alone was against the law.

by **varik** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:56 am

Put the chain in a steel pipe between the two auto to keep them from hitting each other. That`s what we do back in the sticks.were I live. Because just using a chain alone was against the law.

Here in Michigan you have to use a TOW strap and a car cannot tow a car it must be a truck that tows.

by **gowan** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:02 am

Use a tow strap. That's what it's made for. The reason chain is illegal it has too much of a chance to break.

by **ardwyad** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:05 am

damn dude. 10 miles, take your chances.

by **wynn** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:19 am

Call a tow truck. A chain on the front will damage the bottom half of the car. Just remember I told you so. Most tow companies charge $40. Trust me the front of the car is worth atleast $1000.... Drive train damage is a real good chance the Tranny or suspension with need replacing.or repair.

by **crosbey** » Tue Apr 05, 2011 1:23 am

Bad thing's can happen when towing, if you use a chain don't use a knot, hooks rattle loose if not under tension. Wire the hook onto link, back-road it, both drivers best be experienced, if cop doesn't have anything better to do I'm sure they will site you a law, where you then play ignorant oops I'm sorry.

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