Utah § 6a-1634 - Safety chains on towed vehicles required -- Exceptions.

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§ 6a-1634. Safety chains on towed vehicles required -- Exceptions.

Effective 5/12/2015
41-6a-1634.  Safety chains on towed vehicles required -- Exceptions.
(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.


Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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