supplemental braking and out of state
hi, i live in a state that does not require supplemental braking systems on a towed vehicle. regardless on how one feels about the need for them my question is what is the law if you drive in...
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Since there is not one single auxiliary braking system manufacturer that has received any sort of official seal of approval for their product line it seems to this humble scribe a wee bit contrite for any of them to be promulgating any information about any particular legal requirements.
I have checked with the Department of Transport ( DOT ) USA! the Minister of Transport in Canada
As well as My own Provincial Ministry here in BC Canada and not one of them can offer any opinion on the subject!
Now I personally am of the opinion that there should be a minimum stopping distance requirement and a breakaway feature required for any and all towed vehicles regardless if they are Trailers or Towed Vehicles.
That said I am tired of hearing all the Bovine Excrement stories regarding so called Towing Laws and Rumoured Insurance denials that are frequently published on this site!
The bottom line is that's even the Tow Bars and Base Plates that We are using have no real standards.
By all means Do what You can to make Our Roads Safe for everyone and drive carefully always!
I have checked with the Department of Transport ( DOT ) USA! the Minister of Transport in Canada
As well as My own Provincial Ministry here in BC Canada and not one of them can offer any opinion on the subject!
Now I personally am of the opinion that there should be a minimum stopping distance requirement and a breakaway feature required for any and all towed vehicles regardless if they are Trailers or Towed Vehicles.
That said I am tired of hearing all the Bovine Excrement stories regarding so called Towing Laws and Rumoured Insurance denials that are frequently published on this site!
The bottom line is that's even the Tow Bars and Base Plates that We are using have no real standards.
By all means Do what You can to make Our Roads Safe for everyone and drive carefully always!
