§ 54-698. Trailers and towed vehicles.

(a)

When one (1) vehicle is towing another, the drawbar or other connection shall be of sufficient strength to pull all weight towed thereby and the drawbar or other connection shall not exceed fifteen (15) feet from one (1) vehicle to the other, except the connection between any two (2) vehicles transporting poles, pipe, machinery or other objects of structural nature which cannot readily be dismembered.

(b)

When one (1) vehicle is towing another and the connection consists of a chain, rope or cable, there shall be displayed upon such connection a white flag or cloth, not less than twelve (12) inches square.

(c)

When one (1) vehicle is towing another, in addition to the drawbar or other connection, safety chains shall be used, arranged in such a way that it will be impossible for the vehicle being towed to break loose from the vehicle towing if the drawbar or other connection were to be broken, loosened or otherwise damaged. This shall apply to all trailers and other towed vehicles, except semi-trailers connected by a proper fifth wheel, and to any dolly used to convert a semi-trailer to a full trailer.

(Code 1950, § 525.1-8; Ord. No. 428 § 1, 8-25-80; Ord. No. 477-00, § 1, 6-19-00)

State law reference

Similar provisions, C.R.S. 1973, 42-4-405.