Alaska Trailer Laws
& Trailer Regulations
Alaska's
laws and regulations for trailers are listed below:  Alaska
Trailer Brake Laws
An independent braking system is required when gross weight exceeds 5,000 lbs. A breakaway system capable of applying all required brakes in the event of a separation from the towing vehicle is required.
Alaska
Trailer Dimension Laws
Total length: 75 feet (includes bumpers); trailer length: 40 feet (includes bumpers); width: 102 inches; height: 14 feet.
Alaska
Trailer Hitch and Signal Laws
A vehicle towed upon a street or highway must be coupled to the towing vehicle by means of a safety chain, chains, cable, or other equivalent device, in addition to the regular hitch or coupling.
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The additional connecting safety devices must be connected to both the towing and towed vehicles and to the drawbar or other rigid connecting device so as to prevent the device from dropping to the ground in the event of a failure.
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The additional safety devices must be of sufficient strength to retain control of the towed vehicle in the event of failure.
Alaska Trailer Lighting
Laws
The following lights are required on trailers: taillights, brake lights, license plate lights, turn signals, 2 clearance lights, 2 side markers, and 2 reflectors.
Alaska
Trailer Mirror Laws
Two mirrors are required on a towing vehicle: the left side mirror is required, and 1 mirror may be an interior mirror.
Alaska
Trailer Speed Limit Laws
The maximum speed while towing a mobile home is 45 mph.
Alaska Trailer Towing
Laws
N/A.
Alaska Other
Trailer
Laws
Riding in a house trailer while it is being towed is prohibited. Riding in the back of a pickup or camper is permitted.
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