Towing must be carried out by a mechanical vehicle without a trailer and with technically serviceable coupling devices both on the towed vehicle and on the towing vehicle.

Starting the engine using a rigid or flexible coupling must be done in accordance with the requirements of this section.

Towing of one mechanical vehicle is permitted only with one trailer.

Towing of vehicles is carried out:

a) using a rigid or flexible coupling;

b) by partially loading the towed vehicle onto a platform or a special support device.

A rigid coupling must provide a distance between vehicles of no more than 4 m, and a flexible coupling must be within 4-6 m. A flexible coupling is marked every meter with signal shields or flags in accordance with the requirements of paragraph 30.5 of these Rules (except for the use of a flexible coupling with a reflective coating).

When towing a mechanical vehicle on a flexible coupling, the towed vehicle must have a functioning and serviceable service brake system and steering, and on a rigid coupling - steering.

Towing a mechanical vehicle on a rigid or flexible coupling may be carried out only on the condition that there is a driver behind the wheel of the towed vehicle (except in cases where the design of the rigid coupling ensures that the towed vehicle follows the trajectory of the towing vehicle regardless of the magnitude of turns).

Towing a non-mechanical vehicle must be carried out only on a rigid coupling provided that its design ensures that the towed vehicle follows the trajectory of the towing vehicle regardless of the magnitude of turns.

A mechanical vehicle with non-functioning steering must be towed in accordance with the requirements of subparagraph "b" of paragraph 23.2 of these Rules.

Before starting towing, the drivers of mechanical vehicles must agree on the procedure for giving signals, in particular for stopping the vehicles.

During towing on a rigid or flexible coupling, it is prohibited to transport passengers in the towed vehicle (except for a passenger car) and in the body of the towing truck, and in the case of towing by partially loading this vehicle onto a platform or special support device - in all vehicles (except for the cabin of the towing vehicle).

Towing is prohibited:

a) if the actual mass of the towed vehicle with a faulty braking system (or in its absence) exceeds half of the actual mass of the towing vehicle;

b) on a flexible coupling during icy conditions;

c) if the total length of coupled vehicles exceeds 22 m (for route vehicles - 30 m);

d) by motorcycles without a sidecar, as well as towing such motorcycles, mopeds or bicycles;

e) more than one vehicle (except for cases where the towing of two or more vehicles is agreed with an authorized unit of the National Police) or by a vehicle with a trailer;

f) by buses.

The operation of vehicle combinations consisting of a car, tractor or another towing vehicle and a trailer is permitted only if the trailer corresponds to the towing vehicle and the operating requirements are met, and the operation of vehicle combinations consisting of a bus and a trailer is also permitted only if there is a coupling device installed by the manufacturer.