Central State Trailering Laws

Arkansas:

Boating Law Administrator: 501-223-6399
Maximum Speed Limit: 60
Maximum Dimensions for trailer: N/A'L x 8'W x 13' 6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer: 65'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y (If original equipment)
Reflectors:Y
Flares:Y
Breakaway Brakes:Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 909-388-2148

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Colorado:

Boating Law Administrator: 303-791-1954 Maximum Speed Limit: 75
Maximum Dimensions for trailer: 35' L x 8'6" W x 13' H
Maximum Length with Trailer:70'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes:Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 303-757-9539

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Iowa:

Boating Law Administrator: 515-281-5919
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:48'L x 8'6"W x 13' 6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:60'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:N/A
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes:Y (Over 3000 pounds.)
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:N

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Kansas:

Boating Law Administrator: 316-672-5911 ext. 158
Maximum Speed Limit: 70
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:N/A' L x 8'6"W x 14' H
Maximum Length with Trailer:65'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:N/A
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y (If over 80" wide)
Reflectors:Y
Flares:Y (If over 80" wide)
Breakaway Brakes:N/A
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 785-295-2356

Kentucky:

Boating Law Administrator: 502-564-3074
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:N/A L x 8'W x 13' 6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:55'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:N/A
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:N/A
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes:N/A
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:N
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 502-564-7150 Agnt: 502-875-9832

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Missouri:

Boating Law Administrator: 573-751-3333
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:N/A' L x 8'W x 14' H
Maximum Length with Trailer:60'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:N/A
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:N/A
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes:Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:Y (Only on vehicles registered in Missouri)
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 800-877-8499

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Montana:

Boating Law Administrator: 406-444-2452
Maximum Speed Limit: N/A
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:N/A'L x 8'6"W x 14'H
Maximum Length with Trailer:75'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3,000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes:Y (Over 3000 lbs.)
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 406-444-6130

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Nebraska:

Boating Law Administrator: 402-471-5579
Maximum Speed Limit: 75
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:40'L x 8'6"W x 14'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:65'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3,000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:N/A
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes: N/A
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 402-471-0034

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North Dakota:

Boating Law Administrator: 701-328-6327
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:60'L x 8'6"W x 14'H
Maximum Length with Trailer:75'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:ALL
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes: N/A
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:N
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 701-328-2621

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Oklahoma:

Boating Law Administrator: 405-425-2143
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:N/A'L x 8'6"W x 13'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:65'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes: Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:N/A
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 877-425-2390

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South Dakota:

Boating Law Administrator: 605-773-4506
Maximum Speed Limit: 75
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:53'L x 8'6"W x 14'H
Maximum Length with Trailer:70'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:Y
Breakaway Brakes: Y (Over 3000lbs.)
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 605-698-3925

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Tennessee:

Boating Law Administrator: 615-781-6682
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:48' L x 8'6"W x 13'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:65'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y
License Light:N/A
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:Y
Breakaway Brakes: Y
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 615-741-3821 Wire: 615-741-5196

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Wyoming:

Boating Law Administrator: 307-777-4579
Maximum Speed Limit: 75
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:60'L x 8'6"W x 14'H
Maximum Length with Trailer:85'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:N/A
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:N/A
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights: N/A
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes: Y (Over 3000 lbs.)
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:Y

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