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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"Well then, just why do we have 5 US states that require brakes on towed vehicles. Better catch them up to speed."
Again, the "WHY" is very simple: SOMEBODY managed to convince the legislatures in those states that such a law would be beneficial. Realistically, all it takes is a bunch of people to focus on ONE incident, and DEMAND that something be done to "prevent THAT from ever happening again".
The fact that such a law is practically unenforceable would be totally irrelevant!
Now, please be specific: Which 5 states are you referring to?
Can you give the applicable statute from each state?
EDIT: I will be generous and give you one of them, North Carolina:
http://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_20/gs_20-124.html
Pay particular attention to Section (f). So far, I have been unable to find out which, IF ANY towed vehicle braking systems are "approved by the Administrator". If you can find out, please let us know
Again, the "WHY" is very simple: SOMEBODY managed to convince the legislatures in those states that such a law would be beneficial. Realistically, all it takes is a bunch of people to focus on ONE incident, and DEMAND that something be done to "prevent THAT from ever happening again".
The fact that such a law is practically unenforceable would be totally irrelevant!
Now, please be specific: Which 5 states are you referring to?
Can you give the applicable statute from each state?
EDIT: I will be generous and give you one of them, North Carolina:
http://www.ncleg.net/enactedlegislation/statutes/html/bysection/chapter_20/gs_20-124.html
Pay particular attention to Section (f). So far, I have been unable to find out which, IF ANY towed vehicle braking systems are "approved by the Administrator". If you can find out, please let us know
