Break-away required???

Nutinelse2do wrote:
Why would you take a chance by not having one?
Just saying.....
That is a whole lot of liability if something does happen.
If you can afford the toys, you should be able to afford to protect yourself and others on the road!

Don't come off judging me, if you can't answer the question then...........just sayin

Why would you take a chance by not having one?
Just saying.....
That is a whole lot of liability if something does happen.
If you can afford the toys, you should be able to afford to protect yourself and others on the road!

Healeyman wrote:
https://drivinglaws.aaa.com/laws/trailer-brakes/

All I'm seeing here is trailer brakes, what about break-away requirments?
Thanks

lryrob9301 wrote:

hmknightnc wrote:

HappyKayakers wrote:
It varies by state but wouldn't you want to be prepared for the most restrictive state?

That's a good idea but reality is: if your legal in your registered state then you are legal in all other US States.

Sorry, this is NOT correct. Only driver's licensing is reciprocal state to state. Equipment requirement are applicable in each state you travel, your vehicle must meet each states requirements.

For non-commercial hauling it is absolutely true. My family tows horses and all of the associated gear over 6k miles every year all over the Eastern US. I've looked up the rules for every state east of the Mississippi and have have been pulled many times by LEO in several of those states (including your state) over the 15 years of doing this, not one ticket ever. This is 4 tow vehicles and various trailers traveling together. You can believe me or not but I know exactly what I'm talking about and have the experience to back it up.

If your referring to commercial towing well that is a whole different story and you are correct.

lryrob9301 wrote:

hmknightnc wrote:

HappyKayakers wrote:
It varies by state but wouldn't you want to be prepared for the most restrictive state?

That's a good idea but reality is: if your legal in your registered state then you are legal in all other US States.

Sorry, this is NOT correct. Only driver's licensing is reciprocal state to state. Equipment requirement are applicable in each state you travel, your vehicle must meet each states requirements.

That is exactly right. You must meet the equipment requirements of the state you are in regardless whether you meet your home state's requirements. Many travelers with dark tinted windows have found that out driving through Virginia. Police officers only need to know the vehicle requirements for their state, not for the other 49.

hmknightnc wrote:

HappyKayakers wrote:
It varies by state but wouldn't you want to be prepared for the most restrictive state?

That's a good idea but reality is: if your legal in your registered state then you are legal in all other US States.

Sorry, this is NOT correct. Only driver's licensing is reciprocal state to state. Equipment requirement are applicable in each state you travel, your vehicle must meet each states requirements.

HappyKayakers wrote:
It varies by state but wouldn't you want to be prepared for the most restrictive state?

That's a good idea but reality is: if your legal in your registered state then you are legal in all other US States.

It varies by state but wouldn't you want to be prepared for the most restrictive state?

It is a good idea and yes like all the other towing laws varies by state.