2008 State Towing Laws M-Mich

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 Maine
 Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Height (ft)
­13.5
 13.5
13.5
13.5
Width (ft)
 8.5
 8.5
8.5
8.5
Trailer Length (ft)
 48
 ­40
40
45
Motorhome Length (ft)
 45
 40
45
45
Two-Vehicle Combined Length (ft)
 65
 55
60
65
Triple Towing Allowed


  • 1
Safety Chain




Breakaway Switch
  • 2
Weight Brakes Required

Towing Speed Limit (mph)
 65
 65
65
55

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  • indicates “yes,” item is permitted or required.
    “NS“ indicates not specified.
    1 Maximum combined length 60 ft. on selected
       highways.
    2 Required if weight of trailer exceeds 40% of
       tow-vehicle weight.

 

 





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