Great Lakes State Trailering Laws

Illinois:

Boating Law Administrator: 217-782-6431
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:42'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:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:Y
Breakaway Brakes:Y (Over 5000 pounds. If weight exceeds 5000 lbs., must submit to safety inspection)
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 217-785-1477 Sup: 217-782-6271

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Indiana:

Boating Law Administrator: 317-232-4010
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:40'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:Y
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 317-615-7320

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Michigan:

Boating Law Administrator: 517-335-3414
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:45'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:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes:N/A
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 517-373-2120

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Minnesota:

Boating Law Administrator: 612-296-0905
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:3,000
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 (Over 6000 lbs.)
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 651-405-6000

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Ohio:

Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles - Trailers: 614-752-7568
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:40'L x 8'6"W x 13'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:65'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:2000
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:N/A
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:N/A
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 440-351-2300 Tpke: 440-234-2081

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Wisconsin:

Boating Law Administrator: 608-266-0859
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:45'L x 8'6"W x 13'6"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: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: 608-266-7320

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