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Double / triple towing laws by state

People search “Double / triple towing by state”, “Double / triple towing laws by state”, and “Two trailers map” when a road trip, boat, bike, or load is about to cross a line. This page is the 50-state index for double / triple towing. Colors and quotes are written for someone in that state today, not for what that state demands of its own registered vehicles.

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May you tow two trailers? (length is a separate layer).

  • Allowed (fifth-wheel lead and length layer still apply)
  • Only with special license, endorsement, or permit
  • Not allowed for typical recreational doubles

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All 50 states

One-line traveler summary for each state. Open the map for the quoted rule and footnotes.

Alabama (AL)
Alabama: banned — one towed vehicle only (Ala. Code § 32-9-20). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
Alaska (AK)
Alaska: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 75 ft overall (17 AAC 25.012). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Arizona (AZ)
Arizona: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (A.R.S. § 28-1095). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Arkansas (AR)
Arkansas: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (Ark. Code § 27-35-208). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
California (CA)
California: permit / Class A only — a passenger vehicle may not tow more than one other vehicle (Cal. Veh. Code § 21715). Combo length 65 ft (CVC 35401) if authorized.
Colorado (CO)
Colorado: allowed — not more than four units and 70 ft overall (C.R.S. § 42-4-504).
Connecticut (CT)
Connecticut: banned — one towed vehicle only (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-267a). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
Delaware (DE)
Delaware: banned — one towed vehicle only (21 Del. C. § 4502). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
Florida (FL)
Florida: banned — one towed vehicle only (Fla. Stat. § 316.261). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
Georgia (GA)
Georgia: banned — one towed vehicle only (O.C.G.A. § 40-6-241). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
Hawaii (HI)
Hawaii: banned — one towed vehicle only (Haw. Rev. Stat. § 291-35). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
Idaho (ID)
Idaho: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (Idaho Code § 49-1010). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Illinois (IL)
Illinois allows recreational three-vehicle trains only under 625 ILCS 5/15-107(c)(5): (A) 60 ft overall; (B) fifth-wheel-capable tow vehicle; (C) middle unit is an RV on a fifth-wheel hitch with brakes; (D) third unit is the lightest and is a boat/ATV/PWC/motorcycle trailer; (E) towed units are for the operator’s use; (F) required brakes and safety equipment.
Indiana (IN)
Indiana: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (Ind. Code § 9-20-9-1). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Iowa (IA)
Iowa: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 70 ft overall (Iowa Code § 321.457). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Kansas (KS)
Kansas: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (Kan. Stat. § 8-1904). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Kentucky (KY)
Kentucky: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (KRS § 189.221). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Louisiana (LA)
Louisiana: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (La. R.S. 32:382). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Maine (ME)
Maine: banned — one towed vehicle only (29-A M.R.S. § 2390). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
Maryland (MD)
Maryland: license or permit only — Md. Code, Transp. § 24-104.1. If authorized, stay inside 65 ft overall.
Massachusetts (MA)
Massachusetts: banned — one towed vehicle only (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, § 19). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
Michigan (MI)
Michigan: recreational-double endorsement required (MCL 257.721 / SOS R endorsement); 75 ft overall (MCL 257.719).
Minnesota (MN)
Minnesota: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 70 ft overall (Minn. Stat. § 169.81). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Mississippi (MS)
Mississippi: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (Miss. Code § 63-5-23). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Missouri (MO)
Missouri: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 70 ft overall (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 304.170). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Montana (MT)
Montana: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 70 ft overall (Mont. Code § 61-10-104). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Nebraska (NE)
Nebraska: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (Neb. Rev. Stat. § 60-6,290). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Nevada (NV)
Nevada: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (NRS 484D.600). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
New Hampshire (NH)
New Hampshire: banned — one towed vehicle only (N.H. Rev. Stat. § 266:11). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
New Jersey (NJ)
New Jersey: banned — one towed vehicle only (N.J.S.A. 39:3-84). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
New Mexico (NM)
New Mexico: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (N.M. Stat. § 66-7-404). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
New York (NY)
New York: banned — one towed vehicle only (N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 375(9)). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
North Carolina (NC)
North Carolina: banned — one towed vehicle only (N.C. Gen. Stat. § 20-116). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
North Dakota (ND)
North Dakota: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 70 ft overall (N.D. Cent. Code § 39-12-04). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Ohio (OH)
Ohio: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (Ohio Rev. Code § 4513.32). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Oklahoma (OK)
Oklahoma: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (47 O.S. § 14-103). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Oregon (OR)
Oregon: banned — one towed vehicle only (Or. Rev. Stat. § 818.100). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
Pennsylvania (PA)
Pennsylvania: banned — one towed vehicle only (75 Pa.C.S. § 4903). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
Rhode Island (RI)
Rhode Island: banned — one towed vehicle only (R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-6). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
South Carolina (SC)
South Carolina: banned — one towed vehicle only (S.C. Code § 56-5-4070). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
South Dakota (SD)
South Dakota: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 70 ft overall (S.D. Codified Laws § 32-22-12). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Tennessee (TN)
Tennessee: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (Tenn. Code § 55-7-201). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Texas (TX)
Texas: allowed — not more than three vehicles and 65 ft overall (Tex. Transp. Code § 621.205).
Utah (UT)
Utah: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (Utah Code § 72-7-402). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.
Vermont (VT)
Vermont: banned — one towed vehicle only (23 V.S.A. § 1431). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
Virginia (VA)
Virginia: license or permit only — Va. Code § 46.2-1116. If authorized, stay inside 65 ft overall.
Washington (WA)
Washington: banned — one towed vehicle only (RCW 46.44.036). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
West Virginia (WV)
West Virginia: banned — one towed vehicle only (W. Va. Code § 17C-17-4). Truck + camper + boat is a disconnect / ticket.
Wisconsin (WI)
Wisconsin: license or permit only — Wis. Stat. § 348.08. If authorized, stay inside 70 ft overall.
Wyoming (WY)
Wyoming: allowed — recreational three-vehicle combination inside 65 ft overall (Wyo. Stat. § 31-18-802). Fifth-wheel lead and equipment rules still apply.

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