Just recovered a muckers poorly motor using the trusty rope which lives under the drivers seat. Up rides one of Her Majesties Officers on a bloody push bike and gives me a warning that it is now illegal to tow with a rope and dont do it again.

a. Anybody with any intelligence on this. I did not push him because we had no light board or my reg no. on the back of poorly motor hence no desire to poke an angry dog in the eye with a sharp stick.
b. Anybody else had the ignomy of being apprehended by an officer on a bike. You just dont expect it out here in the sticks. still pining for my 3dr, no removeable hardtop, no drop glass tailgate, no roof rack, no pockets everywhere to stow all that man kit

first i've heard  Former Mod/Member, with the most post & Chicken George Arch nemesis

Apparently, It is ok as long as the vehicle is roadworthy. (has brakes, legal & safe tyres, indicators etc) If using a rigid bar or towing dolly, just a rolling chassis is permitted. The driver of the towed vehicle must have at least third party liability insurance. The towed vehicle does NOT have to have a current MOT or TAX, PROVIDING it is only going on a one way journey. (be it scrapyard, MOT, SVA etc) Any officer who stops the convoy may request proof of such after the journey.(MOT failure/pass certificate etc) The rear of the towed car Should have a clear notice stating ON TOW or TOWED VEHICLE. Hazzard warning lamps need only be used when required (unnessecary use may confuse other drivers). If no indicators are used, appropriate hand signals must be used to warn other drivers of your movements. Stay well below the speed limit, & remember to allow for extra weight when braking.

But I think it is illegal to use a tow rope on a motorway.

This is sad ...

In years gone by I was a member of her majesty’s constabulary ....

I have to admit it was fun stopping cars when my means of transport only had pedals .....

 Stornoway Grey GS ... What a fine motor ... but not any more ... ... psst look at my gallery!
Company cars ... a thing of the past - May 2013.

Thanks Dave a really infomative posting, forum must be slipping.
Avtur, I am really sad because its just occured to me that I can remember when all of the constabulary in the local market town rode sit up and begs. Also you spelt the plural of majesty correctly. still pining for my 3dr, no removeable hardtop, no drop glass tailgate, no roof rack, no pockets everywhere to stow all that man kit

upnaway wrote:

Thanks Dave a really infomative posting, forum must be slipping.
Avtur, I am really sad because its just occured to me that I can remember when all of the constabulary in the local market town rode sit up and begs. Also you spelt the plural of majesty correctly.

Just doing my bit for queen and country , also Worcester is my old stomping ground so free advise to anyone who lives down that way