Clear As Mud-Towing Legalities

Ed Wright · 05-06-2015, 09:37 PM

I'm told mine is 3' too long for Texas. OK in Oklahoma. Do they measure that close? Or just eye ball it?

Jeff Teuton · 05-06-2015, 09:43 PM

Length (part of weights and measures) is a state issue. I don't think there is a length restrictions on the federal regs and interstate highways. I will find out. You could be legal in one state and not in another on that item, and that is what worries a lot of racers.

Bobby Brannon · 05-06-2015, 09:52 PM

Normally I don't comment but every parts of my racing is personal and I would challange any Officer to give me a ticket but I like most racers are way over length. That becomes the problem

Ed Carpenter · 05-06-2015, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

I'm told mine is 3' too long for Texas. OK in Oklahoma. Do they measure that close? Or just eye ball it?

Ed I told you before Texas has reciprocal agreements with other states. Ok is 70' Texas is 65'. So your still legal in Texas.

Ed Wright · 05-07-2015, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by deuces wild

Ed I told you before Texas has reciprocal agreements with other states. Ok is 70' Texas is 65'. So your still legal in Texas.

Forgot. You sure did. Thanks Ed!

Bobby Brannon · 05-07-2015, 10:47 PM

So 79ft and 4in is over the limit??? I am old and I have a short rig. In my personal name all items cars included. Just saying like Jeff T what do I know

Larry Hill · 05-08-2015, 04:43 PM

Rule #1 Don't do stupid stuff! Don't speed, try to stay out of the fast lane, do have all lights working, avoid abrupt lane changes, try to signal 45 seconds before changing lanes. Always try to minimize the reasons that the police might have to stop you.

05-06-2015, 09:43 PM	#2
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Clear As Mud-Towing Legalities Length (part of weights and measures) is a state issue. I don't think there is a length restrictions on the federal regs and interstate highways. I will find out. You could be legal in one state and not in another on that item, and that is what worries a lot of racers. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

05-06-2015, 09:52 PM	#3
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 104 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Clear As Mud-Towing Legalities Normally I don't comment but every parts of my racing is personal and I would challange any Officer to give me a ticket but I like most racers are way over length. That becomes the problem __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

05-07-2015, 10:47 PM	#6
Bobby Brannon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Bossier City,La. Posts: 659 Likes: 3 Liked 104 Times in 35 Posts	Re: Clear As Mud-Towing Legalities So 79ft and 4in is over the limit??? I am old and I have a short rig. In my personal name all items cars included. Just saying like Jeff T what do I know __________________ Bobby Brannon 4705 STK, SS

05-08-2015, 04:43 PM	#7
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,633 Likes: 1,928 Liked 10,687 Times in 2,225 Posts	Re: Clear As Mud-Towing Legalities Rule #1 Don't do stupid stuff! Don't speed, try to stay out of the fast lane, do have all lights working, avoid abrupt lane changes, try to signal 45 seconds before changing lanes. Always try to minimize the reasons that the police might have to stop you. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

05-06-2015, 09:37 PM	#1
Ed Wright Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Sand Springs, OK Posts: 8,132 Likes: 896 Liked 390 Times in 170 Posts	Re: Clear As Mud-Towing Legalities I'm told mine is 3' too long for Texas. OK in Oklahoma. Do they measure that close? Or just eye ball it? __________________ Ed Wright 4156 SS/JA