Tags on pull behind trailer
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From: Gray , Ky
Tags on pull behind trailer
My state does not require tags on my pull behind trailer. If I visit another state that does require tags, will they honor the license rules of my state.
I know some state require 2 tags on an auto and they honor the states that only require the rear.
I know some state require 2 tags on an auto and they honor the states that only require the rear.
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Yes just go by Kentucky laws. Same here in Tenn and I went through the same thing when I built mine. We went to Hogrock over in Cave-in-Rock Ill. a lot and people there were always asking where my trailer tag was lol.
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Consider contacting your regulatory agency.
Many states have wording such as this for trailer tags:
*Even though the trailer may not have to be licensed if it meets criteria, anytime you tow a trailer out of state it must be registered and you must have the registration receipt with you, regardless of what kind of trailer it is.
Many states have wording such as this for trailer tags:
*Even though the trailer may not have to be licensed if it meets criteria, anytime you tow a trailer out of state it must be registered and you must have the registration receipt with you, regardless of what kind of trailer it is.
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Id carry a copy of my state law exempting my trailer from being tagged, just to show a cop that had pulled me over. Its an odd thing, this tag exemption, so Id want to be able to show it to them, not just tell them its so.
As always, use manners while doing so.
As always, use manners while doing so.
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Technically, you must follow the laws of the state you are driving in... not where your vehicle is registered...
For example, CA allows lane splitting by motorcycles. If you drive in a state that doesn't allow it, you can get cited. Claiming that your motorcycle is CA registered will not save you...
Having said that, most LEOs (99%) won't sweat it, for most equipment violations, especially if you show them it's not required in your state...
Be aware that people lie to LEOs all the time to get away with some of the silliest things. If you have a trailer with no plate, in a state that requires one, unless you show them that it's not required, or the LEO is aware of the laws in your state, he may think you're trying to get over on him, and you could get a cite..... In any case, it's a valid reason for an LEO to pull you over and check you out...
A big example here in SoCal is window tinting. In CA, the windshield and front side windows have specific regulations on what tint is allowed, 26708(a)CVC. Dark tinting isn't allowed in those locations. In AZ, they allow dark window tinting. Many cars from AZ drive in/through CA all the time. I am unaware of an LEO who ever issued an AZ registered car a cite for their dark window tinting (I'm sure there is an idiot somewhere who talked himself into a ticket) ... but most CA LEOs know that it is allowed in AZ, so they don't care... BUT, it is a valid reason for an LEO to pull you over sand check you out....