I do not currently have braking systems on my toads.
My "old toad" 2000 Wrangler, the aftermarket braking system has died and is no longer effective.
The "new toad" the wife's 2011 Liberty, has never had a braking system installed.
I do firmly believe a braking system on any toad is, if not required, then just a really good idea. While I try to believe my coach has great brakes on a sunny day, the thought of a breakaway situation is simply beyond scary.
And the thought of a runaway toad killing someone, perhaps a child, just scares me to death.
And unlike the wrangler, where the safety cables attach to the frame, the liberty they attach to the tow bar baseplate....
We all know what is right and what makes sense. Someday soon, I will purchase a breaking system for the liberty. If we continue to use the wrangler as a toad, I'll have it's braking system fixed, or replace it. It's a lot of money, and that for sure plays a part in anyone's decision.
But to quote your understanding of any law in any state, that is simply BullSH*T
One of the biggest problems in pour world today is some peoples reasoning that if it's not against the law then it is ok. Laws cannot and should not replace common sense in all instances. Do what is right. The law doesn't change that.