§ 30-313. Towing requirements.

(1)

When one (1) vehicle is towing another vehicle the drawbar or other connection shall be of sufficient strength to pull all weight towed thereby and said drawbar or other connection shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet from one (1) vehicle to the other except the connection between any two (2) vehicles transporting poles, pipe, machinery or other objects of structural nature which cannot readily be dismembered. When one (1) vehicle is towing another vehicle and the connection consists of a chain, rope, or cable, there shall be displayed upon such connection a white flag or cloth not less than twelve (12) inches square.

(2)

When a vehicle is towing a trailer or semitrailer on a public road or highway by means of a trailer hitch attached to the rear of the vehicle there shall be attached in addition thereto safety chains from the trailer or semitrailer to the vehicle. These safety chains shall be of sufficient strength to maintain connection of the trailer or semitrailer to the pulling vehicle under all conditions while the trailer or semitrailer is being towed by the vehicle. The provisions of this subsection shall not apply to trailers or semitrailers using a hitch known as a fifth-wheel nor to farm equipment traveling less than twenty (20) miles per hour.

(Ord. No. 71-94, § 1, 12-21-71)