Gulf State Trailering Laws

Alabama:

Boating Law Administrator: 334-242-3673
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:40'L x 8'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:N
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:Y
Breakaway Brakes:Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:N/A
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 334-834-1092

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Florida:

Boating Law Administrator: 940-488-5600 ext. 55
Maximum Speed Limit: 70
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:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes:Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 850-488-4961 Agnt: 850-671-1084

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Louisiana:

Boating Law Administrator: 504-765-2983
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:30'L x 8'W x 13' 6"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: 225-343-2345

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Mississippi:

Boating Law Administrator: 601-364-2185
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:50'L x 8'6"W x 13' 6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:N/A
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:2,000
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
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:N/A
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 888-737-0061

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Texas:

Boating Law Administrator: 512-389-4624
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
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:4500
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:Y
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:Y (If over 80" wide.)
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:Y
Breakaway Brakes: Y (Over 3000 lbs.)
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 800-299-1700 Wire: 440-234-2081