California § 29003 - Every hitch or coupling device used as a means of attaching the towed and towing
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 29003 — Every hitch or coupling device used as a means of attaching the towed and towing, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 29003. Every hitch or coupling device used as a means of attaching the towed and towing
(a) Every hitch or coupling device used as a means of attaching the towed and towing vehicles shall be properly and securely mounted and be structurally adequate for the weight drawn. The mounting of the hitch or coupling device on the towing and towed vehicle shall include sufficient reinforcement or bracing of the frame to provide sufficient strength and rigidity to prevent undue distortion of the frame. (b) The drawbar, tongue, or other connection between the towing and towed vehicles shall be securely attached and structurally adequate for the weight drawn. (c) The raised end of any motor vehicle being transported by another motor vehicle using a tow dolly shall be secured to the tow dolly by two separate chains, cables, or equivalent devices adequate to prevent shifting or separation of the towed vehicle and the tow dolly.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 29003
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 29003 cover?
Section 29003 ("Every hitch or coupling device used as a means of attaching the towed and towing") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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