Northeastern State Trailering Laws

Connecticut:

Boating Law Administrator: 860-434-8638
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer: 45' 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:N/A
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:Y
Breakaway Brakes:Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 860-594-2880

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Maine:

Boating Law Administrator: 207-287-2766 or 207-624-6555
Maximum Speed Limit: 45
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: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:N/A
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 207-624-9000

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Massachusetts:

Boating Law Administrator: 617-727-3190
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:33'L x 8'6"W x 13' 6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:N/A
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
Reflectors:N/A
Flares:Y
Breakaway Brakes:N/A
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y

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New Hampshire:

Boating Law Administrator: 603-293-2037
Maximum Speed Limit: 45
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:48'L x 8'W x 13'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:48'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:3,000
Trailer Equipment Requirements:
Safety Chains:Y
Brakelights:N/A
Taillights:Y
Clearance Lights:N
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:N/A
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes:N/A
Tiedowns:N/A
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:N/A
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 603-271-2691

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Rhode Island:

Boating Law Administrator: 401-277-3070
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:48'6"L x 8'6"W x 13'6"H
Maximum Length with Trailer:60'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:4000
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:N/A
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:N/A
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 401-222-2970 (X2031)

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Vermont:

Boating Law Administrator: 802-244-8778
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:53'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 (If over 80" wide)
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:N/A
Flares:Y
Breakaway Brakes: Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 802-826-2064

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