Question: I saw a guy in a Chevrolet Suburban towing a guy on a motorcycle using a tow strap going down the street in town. It crossed my mind, is that legally ok to do that for a long distance?

Answer: Minnesota statute says:

• When one vehicle is towing another the drawbar or other connection must be of sufficient strength to pull the weight being towed.
• The drawbar or other connection may not exceed 15 feet from one vehicle to the other.
• When one vehicle is towing another and the connection consists of a chain, rope, or cable, the connection must display a white, red, yellow, or orange flag or cloth not less than 12 inches square.

A portion of state statutes were used with permission from the Office of the Revisor of Statutes. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota, send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow – Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway 10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205.  (You can follow him on “X” @MSPPIO_NW or reach him at, jesse.grabow@state.mn.us).