Hi david
I guess a recovery truck would be the ultimate super safe choice.
Trailer (Braked) just as good too, provided you don't exceed your cars maximun GVW
Towing is a very grey area indeed !!??
Things I do know ..... Tow rope = Tax, insurance & mot required .... Towing pole = Tax, insurance & mot required.
Towing with an A frame, technically this converts the car into a trailer .... Grey area though, according to the caravan club lawyers .... The maximum weight of the car being towed on an A frame must not exceed the 750kg weight limit for an unbraked trailer
I don't know if the law has changed but in addition to taking a car to & from a MOT test without Tax & Mot ( Pre-booked )
You also were allowed to take vehicle to a pre booked place of repair to have MOT work done .
In either case, you will need to prove that you are covered by the relevant insurance & the vehicle must comply with certain safety standards .... No super slick tyres with the canvas showing, working brakes & generally in a fit state to drive.
After seeking advice from my local traffic police ( Didn't want to know & told me to contact VOSA )
VOSA advised the use of an A frame, This being contrary to caravan club advice
All of that said, I have towed cars 100's of mile's using my A frame, Spotted by many a traffic car & never had a pull .
At the end of the day, should I be towing with an A frame !!?? .... Probably not, in the event of a serious accident, questions would bound to be asked
