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Utah Code Title 41. Motor Vehicles § 41-6a-1634. Safety chains on towed vehicles required--Exceptions

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) A towed vehicle shall be coupled by means of a safety chain, cable or equivalent device, in addition to the regular trailer hitch or coupling.

(2) Except as provided under Subsection (3), a safety chain, cable or equivalent device shall be:

(a) securely connected with the chassis of the towing vehicle, the towed vehicle, and the drawbar;

(b) of sufficient material and strength to prevent the two vehicles from becoming separated; and

(c) attached to:

(i) have no more slack than is necessary for proper turning;

(ii) the trailer drawbar to prevent it from dropping to the ground; and

(iii) assure the towed vehicle follows substantially in the course of the towing vehicle in case the vehicles become separated.

(3) A violation of Subsection (1) or (2) is an infraction.

(4) The provisions of Subsection (2) do not apply to a:

(a) semitrailer having a connecting device composed of a fifth wheel and king pin assembly;

(b) pole trailer; or

(c) trailer being towed by a bicycle.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Utah Code Title 41. Motor Vehicles § 41-6a-1634. Safety chains on towed vehicles required--Exceptions - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/ut/title-41-motor-vehicles/ut-code-sect-41-6a-1634/

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