SYSTEM FOR DETECTING A TOW BAR CONNECTED TO A VEHICLE

A method and system for detecting a tow bar on a vehicle may include determining that a tow bar is installed on the vehicle, determining that the tow bar is not connected to a towed apparatus, and sending a communication indicating that the tow bar is installed on the vehicle. The tow bar may be detected using an object sensor configured to sense objects near the vehicle. The object sensor may also detect when a towed apparatus is attached to the tow bar and when motion occurs near the tow bar of the vehicle.