New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 17 - DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Chapter IV - Highways
Subchapter C - Highway Use And Maintenance
Part 154 - Special Hauling Permits
Subpart 154-1 - Nondivisible Load Permits
Section 154-1.15 - Towing vehicle requirements
Universal Citation: 17 NY Comp Codes Rules and Regs ยง 154-1.15
Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 39, September 25, 2024
The minimum length of the towing vehicle shall be 10 feet, measured from the front bumper to the center of the connecting hitch of the towing vehicle. All towing vehicles must have breakaway devices as prescribed by section 393.43 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations. Every towing vehicle shall have dual wheels on the drive axle. Vehicles towing mobile/modular units shall be towed by the following class of towing vehicle:
10' wide - 3/4 ton truck
12' wide - 11/2 ton truck
14' wide - 2 ton truck
16' wide - tractor with a minimum GVWR of 25,000 pounds
No farm tractor shall be used to tow a mobile home or modular home unit upon the highways of this State.
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