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Title: Plates/Insurance for flat towing vehicles
Post by: Randy on June 24, 2009, 07:27:11 PM

Does anyone know what plates and insurance is required for towing an unlicensed bug with a towbar? Can you use a trailer plate?
Thanks,
Randy

Title: Re: Plates/Insurance for flat towing vehicles
Post by: GRK on June 24, 2009, 10:57:54 PM

Quote from: tikitime on June 24, 2009, 07:27:11 PM

Does anyone know what plates and insurance is required for towing an unlicensed bug with a towbar? Can you use a trailer plate?
Thanks,
Randy

Not sure if you need a temp day decal/ins. I do know using a trailer plate can get you in deep $48t if pulled over or something happens. I looked into a trailer plate years ago for my rail and was told NO WAY NO HOW!
Gary

Title: Re: Plates/Insurance for flat towing vehicles
Post by: vwguy on June 25, 2009, 06:45:54 AM

Yes , you need to have a temp, permit or plates on the vehicle you are towing,( I found out the hard way)

Regards  Jimmy  D

Title: Re: Plates/Insurance for flat towing vehicles
Post by: Bruce on June 26, 2009, 12:59:00 AM

Temp permit is what you need, as stated.  However, don't buy ANY extra liability insurance.  The tow vehicle's liability insurance covers anything that happens with a towed car.  Confirm when you buy it.