National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation - Australian Road Rules) Regulations 2006
294Keeping control of a vehicle being towed
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294 Keeping control of a vehicle being towed
(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.
Offence provision.
Note: Motor vehicle is defined in the dictionary.
(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.
Offence provision.
Note: Trailer is defined in the dictionary.