Western State Trailering Laws
Arizona:
Boating Law Administrator:
602-789-3383
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:40'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
Reflectors:Y
Flares:Y
Breakaway Brakes:Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y (Maximum length 28'6" each. Must be towed by a truck
tractor)
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 334-834-1092
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California:
Boating Law Administrator: 916-322-1821
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:40'L x 8'6"W x 14' 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 (Over 80" Wide)
Breakaway Brakes:Y (Must hold for 15 minutes)
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 909-388-2148
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Idaho:
Boating Law Administrator:
208-334-4180 ext. 224
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:48'L x 8'6"W x 14'H
Maximum Length with Trailer:75'
Minimum Weight requiring Separate Trailer Brakes:1500
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:Y
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 208-334-8420
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Nevada
Boating Law Administrator:
702-688-1542
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:N/A'L x 8' 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
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y (Class 1 drivers license required)
Insurance:Y
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New Mexico:
Boating Law Administrator:
505-827-7173
Maximum Speed Limit: 75
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:40'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:Y
Breakaway Brakes:Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 505-827-0376
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Oregon:
Boating Law Administrator:
503-373-1405 ext. 244
Maximum Speed Limit: 55
Maximum Dimensions for trailer: 45'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
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes: N/A
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:N
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 503-373-0000
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Utah:
Towing Law Administration:
801-965-4508
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer: 40'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 (If over 80" wide)
License Light:Y
Turn Signals:Y
Reflectors:Y
Flares:N/A
Breakaway Brakes: Y (Over 3000lbs)
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:Y
Insurance:N/A
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 801-965-4508
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Washington:
Boating Law Administrator:
360-902-8525
Maximum Speed Limit: 60
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:48'L x 8'6"W x 14'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 (If over 80" wide)
Breakaway Brakes: Y
Tiedowns:Y
Two Trailers:N
Insurance:Y
Wide Trailer Permit Phone Number: 360-664-9494
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