Are you allowed to haul a vehicle being driven by an intoxicated person?

Description

Art. 45 para. 1 pt. 2 of the Road Traffic Act (Journal of Laws of 2012, item 1137, consolidated text, as amended)

Explanation

Correct answer: No

The person steering a vehicle being towed with a flexible connection is considered the driver and must make decisions such as braking, turning, and signalling manoeuvres. Driving a vehicle after consuming alcohol is prohibited, therefore a flexible connection must not be used to tow a vehicle when it is being steered by a person under the influence of alcohol.

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