2008 State Towing Laws W-Z
| | Washington | West Virginia | Wisconsin | Wyoming | |
| Height (ft) | 14 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 14 | |
| Width (ft) | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | |
| Trailer Length (ft) | 53 | 40 | 48 | 45 | |
| Motorhome Length (ft) | 46 | 45 | 40L | 60 | |
| Two-Vehicle Combined Length (ft) | 75 | 65 | 60 1 | 85 | |
| Triple Towing Allowed | NS | ||||
| Safety Chain | NS | ||||
| Breakaway Switch |
| NS | |||
| Weight Brakes Required | | ||||
| Towing Speed Limit (mph) | 60 | 55 | 65 | 75 |
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- indicates “yes,” item is permitted or required.
“NS“ indicates not specified.
“L” indicates legislation pending to increase length
allowance.
1 Maximum combined length 60 ft. on selected
highways. Special permit in OR, WI. MI maximum
length 70 ft, WA maximum 56 ft. with permit.
2 Required on trailers over 3000 lbs.
