Towing Laws by State
Towing regulations vary significantly across the US. Some states require trailer brakes on any trailer over 1,000 lbs, while others set the threshold at 4,500 lbs. Speed limits while towing range from 55 to 65 mph. Select your state below for detailed towing laws and requirements.
| State | Brakes Required Above | Max Speed Towing | Avg. Diesel Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.45/gal |
| Alaska | 5,000 lbs | 55 mph | $4.15/gal |
| Arizona | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.85/gal |
| Arkansas | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.35/gal |
| California | 1,500 lbs | 55 mph | $4.95/gal |
| Colorado | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.75/gal |
| Connecticut | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $4.25/gal |
| Delaware | 4,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.85/gal |
| District of Columbia | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.95/gal |
| Florida | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.65/gal |
| Georgia | 2,500 lbs | 65 mph | $3.45/gal |
| Hawaii | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $5.25/gal |
| Idaho | 1,500 lbs | 65 mph | $3.75/gal |
| Illinois | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.95/gal |
| Indiana | 3,000 lbs | 60 mph | $3.65/gal |
| Iowa | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.55/gal |
| Kansas | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.45/gal |
| Kentucky | 2,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.55/gal |
| Louisiana | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.35/gal |
| Maine | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $4.05/gal |
| Maryland | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.85/gal |
| Massachusetts | 1,000 lbs | 55 mph | $4.15/gal |
| Michigan | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.75/gal |
| Minnesota | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.65/gal |
| Mississippi | 2,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.35/gal |
| Missouri | 3,000 lbs | 60 mph | $3.45/gal |
| Montana | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.65/gal |
| Nebraska | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.55/gal |
| Nevada | 1,500 lbs | 65 mph | $4.15/gal |
| New Hampshire | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.95/gal |
| New Jersey | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.85/gal |
| New Mexico | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.55/gal |
| New York | 1,000 lbs | 55 mph | $4.25/gal |
| North Carolina | 1,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.55/gal |
| North Dakota | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.65/gal |
| Ohio | 2,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.65/gal |
| Oklahoma | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.35/gal |
| Oregon | 1,500 lbs | 55 mph | $4.25/gal |
| Pennsylvania | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.95/gal |
| Rhode Island | 4,000 lbs | 55 mph | $4.05/gal |
| South Carolina | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.45/gal |
| South Dakota | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.55/gal |
| Tennessee | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.35/gal |
| Texas | 4,500 lbs | 65 mph | $3.35/gal |
| Utah | 2,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.75/gal |
| Vermont | 1,500 lbs | 55 mph | $4.05/gal |
| Virginia | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.65/gal |
| Washington | 3,000 lbs | 60 mph | $4.15/gal |
| West Virginia | 1,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.65/gal |
| Wisconsin | 3,000 lbs | 55 mph | $3.55/gal |
| Wyoming | 3,000 lbs | 65 mph | $3.65/gal |