Can I tow an untaxed car?
GETTING your car fixed can be a tricky business - especially if it needs to be towed.
Be aware that there are regulations on towing your car and you might get fined if you do not have all the documentation needed to prove that a vehicle is safe to be out on public roads.
Can I tow an untaxed car?
All cars must have vehicle tax paid in order for them to be driven on public roads.
If the car being rope-towed has its four wheels on the ground, it is treated the same as any other roadworthy vehicle, and therefore must be taxed.
It's an offence to drive a vehicle in the UK without road tax, so if you're towing an untaxed car you might get fined.
An untaxed car may indicated the vehicle is unsafe to be out on public roads and could pose a danger to other drivers.
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The person towing the car will be held accountable for such actions, and may be heavily charged if the car is in a poor or dangerous condition.
You can check whether a car has road tax paid or if it is registered as off the road (SORN) through the
A SORN vehicle can only be driven on a public road to go to or from a pre-booked MOT or other testing appointment.
Can I tow an uninsured car?
For a car to be allowed to touch its wheels with the road, it needs to be insured.
And just like driving an uninsured car is illegal, so is towing one.
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If the car is uninsured and involved in a road accident, then the driver could face a hefty fine.
Although a car is not being driven, it can still pose a danger to other drivers, so just like untaxed cars, uninsured vehicles cannot be towed either.
The police could give you a fixed penalty of £300 and six penalty points if you’re caught driving a vehicle you’re not insured to drive.
If your vehicle is untaxed or uninsured and needs to be moved it is safest to move it using a truck.
Can I use my car to tow another car?
Yes, you can.
You should drive slowly and steady to ensure safety and avoid any accidents, especially with other drivers.
If it is dark, the broken down car should have its lights turned on and whatever the situation, it should also have an "On Tow" sign stuck to the back of it.
The vehicles should be separated by 4.5 metres and the rope or chain needs to be clearly visible.
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You cannot tow cars on the motorway, unless they have broken down there.
You should keep the distance towed as short as possible.