Do 53-ft / 57-ft trailers rules differ by state?

Yes. Can you pull a 53-ft or 57-ft trailer on this state's designated network? Crosstatelaws maps all 50 states for travelers who are physically in that state — not for what a state requires of its own plates or licenses.

Does 53-ft / 57-ft trailers apply if my vehicle is registered in another state?

Operate-here rules (speed, helmets, possession, inspections you must stop for) follow the state you are in. Registration-state rules such as a front license plate do not. Read the layer notes on the map.

Where can I see a 53-ft / 57-ft trailers map?

Open the Crosstatelaws interactive map with this layer soloed: https://crosstatelaws.com/?solo=trailer_53

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53-ft / 57-ft trailers laws by state

People search “53-ft / 57-ft trailers by state”, “53-ft / 57-ft trailers laws by state”, and “Trailer length map” when a road trip, boat, bike, or load is about to cross a line. This page is the 50-state index for 53-ft / 57-ft trailers. 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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Can you pull a 53-ft or 57-ft trailer on this state's designated network?.

57-ft (or similar extra-long) trailers allowed on designated routes
53-ft is the normal max on the designated network
Off-network or some state routes still bite 53-ft trailers

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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: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Alabama 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Alaska (AK): Alaska: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Alaska 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Arizona (AZ): Arizona: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Arizona 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Arkansas (AR): Arkansas: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Arkansas 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
California (CA): California: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (California 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Colorado (CO): Colorado: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Colorado 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Connecticut (CT): Connecticut: 53-ft is the max on the designated network (Conn. Gen. Stat. § 14-262). off National Network / parkway last miles still bite a 53.
Delaware (DE): Delaware: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Delaware 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Florida (FL): Florida: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Florida 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Georgia (GA): Georgia: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Georgia 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Hawaii (HI): Hawaii: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Hawaii 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Idaho (ID): Idaho: 57-ft trailers allowed on designated routes (Idaho Code § 49-1010). 53-ft is legal everywhere on the National Network.
Illinois (IL): Illinois: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (625 ILCS 5/15-107). No published 57-ft program.
Indiana (IN): Indiana: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Indiana 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Iowa (IA): Iowa: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Iowa 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Kansas (KS): Kansas: 57-ft trailers allowed on designated routes (Kan. Stat. § 8-1904). 53-ft is legal everywhere on the National Network.
Kentucky (KY): Kentucky: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Kentucky 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Louisiana (LA): Louisiana: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Louisiana 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Maine (ME): Maine: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Maine 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Maryland (MD): Maryland: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Maryland 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Massachusetts (MA): Massachusetts: 53-ft is the max on the designated network (Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 90, § 19). off National Network / parkway last miles still bite a 53.
Michigan (MI): Michigan: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Michigan 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Minnesota (MN): Minnesota: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Minnesota 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Mississippi (MS): Mississippi: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Mississippi 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Missouri (MO): Missouri: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Missouri 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Montana (MT): Montana: 57-ft trailers allowed on designated routes (Mont. Code § 61-10-124). 53-ft is legal everywhere on the National Network.
Nebraska (NE): Nebraska: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Nebraska 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Nevada (NV): Nevada: 57-ft trailers allowed on designated routes (NRS 484D.685). 53-ft is legal everywhere on the National Network.
New Hampshire (NH): New Hampshire: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (New Hampshire 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
New Jersey (NJ): New Jersey: 53-ft is the max on the designated network (N.J.S.A. 39:3-84). off National Network / parkway last miles still bite a 53.
New Mexico (NM): New Mexico: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (New Mexico 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
New York (NY): New York: 53-ft is the max on the designated network (N.Y. Veh. & Traf. Law § 385). off National Network / parkway last miles still bite a 53.
North Carolina (NC): North Carolina: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (North Carolina 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
North Dakota (ND): North Dakota: 57-ft trailers allowed on designated routes (N.D. Cent. Code § 39-12-04). 53-ft is legal everywhere on the National Network.
Ohio (OH): Ohio: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Ohio 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Oklahoma (OK): Oklahoma: 57-ft trailers allowed on designated routes (47 O.S. § 14-103). 53-ft is legal everywhere on the National Network.
Oregon (OR): Oregon: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Oregon 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Pennsylvania (PA): Pennsylvania: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Pennsylvania 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Rhode Island (RI): Rhode Island: 53-ft is the max on the designated network (R.I. Gen. Laws § 31-25-6). off National Network last miles still bite a 53.
South Carolina (SC): South Carolina: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (South Carolina 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
South Dakota (SD): South Dakota: 57-ft trailers allowed on designated routes (S.D. Codified Laws § 32-22-38). 53-ft is legal everywhere on the National Network.
Tennessee (TN): Tennessee: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Tennessee 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Texas (TX): Texas: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Texas 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Utah (UT): Utah: 57-ft trailers allowed on designated routes (Utah Code § 72-7-402). 53-ft is legal everywhere on the National Network.
Vermont (VT): Vermont: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Vermont 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Virginia (VA): Virginia: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Virginia 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Washington (WA): Washington: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Washington 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
West Virginia (WV): West Virginia: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (West Virginia 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Wisconsin (WI): Wisconsin: 53-ft is the max semitrailer on the designated network (Wisconsin 53-ft semitrailer / STAA). No published 57-ft program.
Wyoming (WY): Wyoming: 57-ft trailers allowed on designated routes (Wyo. Stat. § 31-18-802). 53-ft is legal everywhere on the National Network.

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