Is it allowed to tow a vehicle on the highway?

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Private towing on the highway is not allowed, as it is considered a traffic violation. However, highway regulations permit towing by rescue vehicles. If a motor vehicle breaks down or is involved in a traffic accident on the highway and cannot be driven normally, it must be towed or pulled by a rescue vehicle or a wrecker. There are clear regulations regarding the towing of stranded vehicles on highways. According to Article 21 of the 'Highway Traffic Management Regulations,' except for rescue vehicles and wreckers, other vehicles are prohibited from towing broken-down or accident vehicles off the highway. Additionally, rescue vehicles or wreckers must activate their warning lights and hazard flashers during operations to prevent unnecessary harm to other vehicles. Since ordinary vehicles or tow trucks from companies of varying quality generally lack the necessary equipment, warning tools, and rescue qualifications that professional rescue vehicles possess, attempting a rescue without proper preparation on the unique conditions of a highway could lead to secondary accidents. Therefore, national regulations stipulate that highway towing must be performed by professional rescue vehicles to ensure safe and effective measures.