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Johnny_Dearborn
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Dec 08, 2014

For Those Who Tow: Do You Using a Braking System?

Here in California, if you're towing a vehicle of more than 2,000 lbs (which is just about anything), it's my understanding that you're required to use a braking system. I wonder if they're actually u...
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hwybnb
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Dec 08, 2014
Keep in mind when reading warnings about potential liability or LEO action that in California and in most other states there is no weight-based requirement for an auxiliary braking system on a towed motor vehicle. If you meet the statutory requirements there is no basis for a legal finding of liability or of being cited.

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