2008 State Towing Laws C-D
| California | Colorado | Connecticut | Delaware | D.C. |
Height (ft) | 14 | 13 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 |
Width (ft) | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 8.5 | 81 |
Trailer Length (ft) | 40 | NS | NS | 40 | NS |
Motorhome Length (ft) | 454 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 40 |
Two-Vehicle Combined Length (ft) | 65 | 70 | 602,3 | 65 | 55 |
Triple Towing Allowed |
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Safety Chain | |||||
Towing Speed Limit (mph) | 70 | 45 | 70 | 70 |
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- indicates “yes,” item is permitted or required.
“NS“ indicates not specified.
1 Special wide-body regulations.
2 On designated rural interstates; some exceptions.
3 Trailer limited to 48’ in a 60’ combination.
4 Some exceptions or restrictions.