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To save money for a tow, my buddy is offering to tow my car behind his with a tow chain. How legal is this in New York? It seems to be a gray area, I've searched the net pretty well and found no definitive answer. No, the engine wont run and this is going to make operating the brakes tough, but my leg's pretty strong so it's not an issue whether or not I'll be able to operate them. I have battery power so I'll have my flashers on and I'll be in the car steering and braking for the both of us. Please don't respond with posts such as "Are you stupid?" because I know this is difficult and potentially dangerous but I've done it before but not very far. We're planning on a 15 mile or so tow on this one. Thanks for the help!

100% illegal and a good way to get your car impounded. Tow needs to be a "hard" tow, meaning there is a set distance between vehicles. No chains. Solid steel brace or a tow truck.

Additionally, if you intend on traveling on certain roads in NYC, it must be by a licensed NYC towing agency.,


And despite your request, I must say it is stupid to consider (the idea, not you personally) when you already admit there will be now power braking and know it is dangerous, but still consider it.

Suck it up! Pay the $100 for the tow or join AAA for $58 and they will cover the tow and give you 4 more service calls (jump, lockout, tow, 1 gallon of gas) and free maps plus discounts.

And by the way, if you get into an accident on this self tow, a reckless endangerment charge is added to the tickets. That means a criminal record. And your car insurance company will not cover any damages in such a case, so it will be all out of pocket of something goes wrong.

Worth it to save a $100?

Wow:eek:. That's serious repercussions right there. I'm surprised to not have found any information regarding this in the half hour i spent online looking. Thanks for the help Joey

100% illegal and a good way to get your car impounded. Tow needs to be a "hard" tow, meaning there is a set distance between vehicles. No chains. Solid steel brace or a tow truck.

Additionally, if you intend on traveling on certain roads in NYC, it must be by a licensed NYC towing agency.,


And despite your request, I must say it is stupid to consider (the idea, not you personally) when you already admit there will be now power braking and know it is dangerous, but still consider it.

Suck it up! Pay the $100 for the tow or join AAA for $58 and they will cover the tow and give you 4 more service calls (jump, lockout, tow, 1 gallon of gas) and free maps plus discounts.

And by the way, if you get into an accident on this self tow, a reckless endangerment charge is added to the tickets. That means a criminal record. And your car insurance company will not cover any damages in such a case, so it will be all out of pocket of something goes wrong.

Worth it to save a $100?


So

You are saying it's a bad idea?

I don't follow you.

:D

Check your cell phone carrier


Verizon has roadside assistance

Not a bad thing to have ;)