Michigan Trailer Laws
& Trailer Regulations
Michigan's
laws and regulations for trailers are listed below:  Michigan
Trailer Brake Laws
Independent braking system required when gross weight exceeds 3,000 lbs.
Michigan
Trailer Dimension Laws
Total length: 65 feet; trailer length: 45 feet; width: 102 inches (allows outside width to exceed 102 inches due to an appurtenance); height: 13 feet 6
inches.
Michigan
Trailer Hitch Laws
The hitch cannot exceed 15 feet in length from 1 vehicle to the other and may not allow either vehicle to deviate more than 3 inches from the other. If the connection consists of a chain, rope, or cable, there shall be displayed upon the connection a red flag or other signal or cloth not less than 12 inches both in length and width.
Michigan
Trailer Signal Laws
All trailers must be equipped with at least 1 rear lamp mounted on the rear that emits a red light plainly visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear. The rear registration plate must be illuminated with white light so as to be visible from a distance of 50 feet to the rear. Also required: on the front, 2 clearance lamps, 1 at each side; on each side, 2 side marker lamps, 1 at or near the front and 1 at or near the rear; on each side, 2 reflectors, 1 at or near the front and 1 at or near the rear; and on the rear, 2 clearance lamps, 1 at each side, also 2 reflectors, 1 at each side, and 1 stop light.
Michigan Trailer Lighting
Laws
Required.
Michigan
Trailer Mirror Laws
A person driving a passenger vehicle pulling another vehicle or trailer shall not exceed the posted speed limit.
Michigan
Trailer Speed Limit Laws A person driving a passenger vehicle pulling another vehicle or trailer shall not exceed the posted speed limit.
Michigan Trailer Towing
Laws
N/A.
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