1,000 lbs
New York
North Carolina

1,500 lbs
*California
*Idaho
*Nevada
*Tennessee
New Hampshire

2,000 lbs
*Mississippi
*Ohio
*Utah

2,500 lbs

*Georgia

3,000 lbs

*Alabama *Michigan
*Alaska Minnesota
*Arizona *Montana
*Arkansas *Nebraska
*Colorado *New Jersey
*Connecticut New Mexico
*District of Columbia *Oklahoma
*Florida *Pennsylvania
Hawaii South Carolina
*Illinios *South Dakota
*Indiana *Vermont
*Iowa Virginia
*Louisiana **Washington
Maine *West Virginia
*Maryland Wisconsin

4000 lbs

Delaware
*Rhode Island

4,500 lbs

*Texas

OTHERS

* Kentucky: Does not specifically require brakes on any passenger car regardless of weight. However, vehicles, single or in combination, must be able to stop within distance specified by statute.
Massachusetts: Independent braking system not required, unless towing vehicle cannot stop combination within legal limits.
Oregon & Missouri: Combination of vehicles must be able to stop with legal limits.
Wyoming: Requires any vehicle combination to stop in 40 feet from 20 mph.

* Breakaway required above stated vehicle weight.
** Must be equipped with an automatic braking system.

This information was collected from a variety of third-party sources. While reasonable efforts were made to verify the information, Tow Bars Unlimited does not warrant the accuracy of the information and disclaim all liability for any claims and damages of any nature that may arise from errors omissions. If you have any questions regarding state or local laws, please consult with the appropriate agency. (Feb. 2001)