Is Towing Allowed on Highways?
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You can tow a vehicle on the highway, but you need to hire a professional towing team. Here are the details about towing on highways: 1. Police services: When a vehicle breaks down on the highway, you can call 110 to seek help from the police. Generally, the police will help contact a towing team for rescue. 2. Insurance company services: If the vehicle has corresponding insurance, you can contact the insurance company after a breakdown on the highway. Some towing services provided by insurance companies offer free towing within a specified mileage limit. Additional charges will apply beyond this limit. 3. Precautions during towing: The vehicle owner should park correctly, ensure personal safety, and warn other vehicles. Additionally, asking friends or relatives to tow the vehicle is illegal. Towing on highways requires hiring a professional team.
I've been driving for decades, and towing a trailer on the highway is indeed allowed, but there are specifics to consider. I remember the last time I towed a small cargo trailer on the Shanghai-Hangzhou Expressway—speed couldn't exceed 80 km/h, and I had to check the hitch tightness and tire pressure for the road conditions. Visibility is limited on highways, so extra caution is needed when changing lanes; I usually add a wide-angle rearview mirror for assistance. If the trailer is overweight or has issues, it's easy to get pulled over and fined by traffic police. Rainy days require even slower speeds due to the higher risk of trailer skidding on slippery roads. Before setting off, always check the brake lights and connection points—safety should always come first. Always have a few backup plans ready to avoid last-minute issues.
