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1. towing legalities (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 21:15:22 -0700 FILETIME=[8B471050:01C349BE]
Hi List Anyone know the legalities of towing a vehicle? A friend of mine told me it is illegal for a car to tow another car. I thought that was strange, cuz I seen it done. Maybe he means it must be
/html/triumphs/2003-07/msg00440.html (7,508 bytes)

2. RE: towing legalities (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 21:55:40 -0700
I can't swear it's not illegal somewhere, but it's certainly legal in California. However, having tried it both ways, I would definitely recommend using a tow dolly instead of a tow bar. It rolls ea
/html/triumphs/2003-07/msg00442.html (7,735 bytes)

3. RE: towing legalities (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 22:07:11 -0700
I can't swear it's not illegal somewhere, but it's certainly legal in California. However, having tried it both ways, I would definitely recommend using a tow dolly instead of a tow bar. It rolls eas
/html/triumphs/2003-07/msg00443.html (8,159 bytes)

4. RE: towing legalities (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 01:14:11 -0400
In Quebec you can only tow with a bar or a dolly. No rope permitted. Bigga ticket. Ask me how I know. Mark Hooper I can't swear it's not illegal somewhere, but it's certainly legal in California. How
/html/triumphs/2003-07/msg00444.html (8,149 bytes)

5. Re: towing legalities (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 22:51:37 -0700
In California, unlike most other states, a towed car with any wheels on the ground (i.e., tow bar and tow dolly) must be licensed or permitted. No other rules that I know of, other than needing corre
/html/triumphs/2003-07/msg00447.html (8,931 bytes)

6. RE: towing legalities (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 05:57:43 -0700
I once towed a Toyota Corolla from Massachusetts to California with a Toyota Cressida, using a custom tow bar...no problem with the tow, or with any Police. -- Bill Pugh 1957 TR3 aka Casper Wallace,
/html/triumphs/2003-07/msg00457.html (8,102 bytes)

7. Re: towing legalities (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 06:14:30 -0700
I don't know the legalities of towning but I saw a car towing another one up Hwy 1 on a chain here in Santa Cruz last week. If you really want to know the legalities call yur local sherrif's office o
/html/triumphs/2003-07/msg00458.html (7,871 bytes)

8. Towing Legalities (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 17:43:50 -0400
Most modern day cars have towing capacities of 1000 lbs or less..........I think that is what your friend is thinking. There are a few "New" cars still for sale though that could still (legally) tow
/html/triumphs/2003-07/msg00468.html (8,261 bytes)

9. Towing Legalities (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 20:21:16 -0400
I seem to recall a while back of a fellow who towed a GT6 with ANOTHER GT6? Probably highly illegal........Also probably very harsh on the Clutch/Drivetrain too! Steve Reilly '70 GT6's /// triumphs@
/html/triumphs/2003-07/msg00472.html (7,338 bytes)

10. Re: Towing Legalities (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 21:14:02 EDT
Many, many years ago, I brought my second Herald home, pulled on a chain behind...Dad's Herald! I also seem to recall a certain racing TR3 that was routinely brought to and from the tracks behind a J
/html/triumphs/2003-07/msg00474.html (7,943 bytes)

11. RE: Towing Legalities (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 18:23:58 -0700
That may be true, but the law does not enforce manufacturer's recommended tow ratings. I routinely towed 2 and sometimes even 3 times my Chevy's 1000 lb rated tow capacity, including several cross-c
/html/triumphs/2003-07/msg00475.html (7,912 bytes)

12. RE: Towing Legalities (score: 1)
Author: Unknown
Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2003 07:41:14 -0400
I'll keep that in mind........3 x 5,000lbs = 15,000 lbs......next time you see a car towing a 50ft mobile home/tractor trailer, it might be me! Steve Reilly '70 GT6's /// triumphs@autox.team.net mail
/html/triumphs/2003-07/msg00480.html (7,828 bytes)


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