2008 State Towing Laws Ore-S
| | Oregon | Pennsylvania | Rhode Island | South Carolina | South Dakota | |
| Height (ft) | 14 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 14 1 | |
| Width (ft) | 8.5 | 8.5 2 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | |
| Trailer Length (ft) | 45 | NS3 | NS | 48 | 53 | |
| Motorhome Length (ft) | 45 | 45 | 40 | 45 | 45 | |
| Two-Vehicle Combined Length (ft) | 653 | 60 | 60 | NS | 80 | |
| Triple Towing Allowed |
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| Safety Chain | ||||||
| Breakaway Switch | ||||||
| Weight Brakes Required | | |||||
| Towing Speed Limit (mph) | 65 | 65 | 65 | 55 | 75 |
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- indicates “yes,” item is permitted or required.
“NS“ indicates not specified.
1 On designated rural interstates; some exceptions.
2 8.5' on all state routes. On some other roads 8’
3 Maximum combined length 60 ft. on selected
highways. Special permit in OR, WI. MI maximum
length 70 ft
4 Total maximum combined length of 75 ft.
limits are posted.
