Break away device legal requirements?

[23hotrodr]

What are the legal requirements for a break away device on a dinghy?

If it is required in some states, where can I find this info and what states require such a device?

Thanks-- Mick

[WyoTraveler]

Some regulations are governed by your home state. Drivers license etc. Safety requirements such as break away devices, brakes on toads etc are overned by the state you are driving in. WY doesn't require toad brakes. I have them and break away device because it is the safe thing to do and I drive through states that require them.

[Y-Guy]

Keeping in mind that most any site that is selling something like trailer braking equipment is posting it to encourage you to buy something. However, this one does show the weights by state for brakes and which ones have break-away requirements too.

State Towing Laws

[RoyB]

I haven't pulled a car behind a RV but I read alot folks use something called a BRAKE BUDDY...

I did a search on your post title and there is alot of info there... Several MAPS where you can your mouse over to get state specific info etc....

Roy Ken

[msgtord]

23hotrodr wrote:
What are the legal requirements for a break away device on a dinghy?

If it is required in some states, where can I find this info and what states require such a device?

Thanks-- Mick

Do it because it's the safe thing to do.