Is it allowed to tow a vehicle using a rigid coupling if the vehicle has a faulty steering wheel system?

Description

Art. 31 para. 2 pt. 1 of the Act of 20 June 1997 - Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, as amended).

Explanation

Correct answer: No.

According to Art. 31 para. 2 pt. 1 of the Road Traffic Act, it is forbidden to tow a vehicle with a defective steering system. Even when using a rigid tow bar, the towed vehicle must be able to steer its wheels to follow the towing vehicle, especially on bends.

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