Towing Speeds
Why do you think States, like California, have a maximum speed of 55-mph when towing? Someone told me that the tires on most trailers, including semi-trucks, are not made for speeds over 55-mph; is th...
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donn0128 wrote:
Let me switch thst question up a hit. Why do states restrict interstate highway speeds when other states dont?
ALL states restrict interstate highway speeds. AFAIK all states now have speed limits. Montana's "reasonable and prudent" went by the wayside a while ago and now varies between 70 and 80.
But all states are within their rights to set speed limits. And in some cases the limits can be strange. For instance, in Oregon towing a TT with a pickup and not for hire the limit is the same as cars. Tow it for hire (as a delivery driver) or with a vehicle not designed as a passenger carrying vehicle, e.g. a converted class 8 truck, you then must follow the truck limit even as a private individual. Go figure.
It varies state by state if private trailer towing must follow the truck speed limit or not. It's either Idaho or Washington where it is 5 axles or more must follow the truck limit.
