Towing Guide Laws for California, Oregon, and Washington
Y = Required by law in the state
N = Not required by law in the state
Boat Towing Laws in 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:1500
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
Boat Towing Laws in Oregon
Boating Law Administrator: 503-373-1405 ext. 244
Maximum Speed Limit: 65
Maximum Dimensions for trailer:35'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
Boat Towing Laws in 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:75'
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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