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.

• 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.
   

• 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.