When one vehicle is towing another by means of a chain what does the chain's need to have displayed on it?

Answer 1

it is not recommended or legal,to tow a car with a chain.you should use a tow bar to flat tow another vehicle.if you choose to tow it with a chain anyway you should run the chain through a piece of pipe to keep the car from hitting the other car

new law says you cannot tow one vehicle behind another vehicle with a chain or rope etc you have to have it on a straight bar if your towing on the public highway
im not sure what you mean if you mean displayed i would think the capacity or tested breaking point would be important..

Legally there should be a marker on the towing chain or rope in middle to make it visible to pedestrians etc. the maximum length should be 4.5M

I would NOT recommend a chain for towing. It has no give in it and all shock will be transmitted to the towing points on the vehicles which can even rip these off. I would recommend a nylon (not polypropylene) rope or a purpose made towing rope.strap This should be of a correct rating for the weight being towed. This will allow some give to absorb any shocks.

Do not allow the rope to trail on the ground and remember the the towed vehicle does most of the braking. The towing vehicle is there to do the pulling.