Australian Capital Territory Numbered Regulations

ROAD TRANSPORT (ROAD RULES) REGULATION 2017 (NO 43 OF 2017) - REG 294

    (1)     The driver of a motor vehicle must not tow another motor vehicle unless—

        (a)     either—

              (i)     the driver can control the movement of the towed vehicle; or

              (ii)     the brakes and steering of the towed vehicle are in working order and a person who is licensed to drive the towed vehicle is sitting in the driver's seat of the towed vehicle, and is in control of its brakes and steering; and

        (b)     it is safe to tow the towed vehicle.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.

    (2)     The driver of a motor vehicle must not tow a trailer unless—

        (a)     the driver can control the movement of the trailer; and

        (b)     it is safe to tow the trailer.

Maximum penalty: 20 penalty units.