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Do car trailers/tow dolly's need registered/insured?


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I'm looking for a 2 wheel tow dolly or an open, flatbed car trailer, and I'm getting different stories from sellers. Some have plates on them, some don't.

 

Looking to find a bit more info out before I buy one, thanks for any help.

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Then why the fuck did the idiots at TWO uhauls tell me NO, and why have all the uhaul dolly's I've rented NEVER had plates...just curious...

 

 

 

you said dolly and trailer ...pick one.

 

dolly no

 

trailer yes.

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Ok, here's the skinny on it.

 

A tow dolly does NOT need plates it the car that's on it has VALID plates.

 

If a trailer is large enough that it requires lighting (weight it is tagged to haul is what specifies this), it requires a plate. Also any trailer that you add lighting to, regardless of it's size needs a plate.

 

Meaning that a car trailer or any trailer that it, or it's load will block the view of the rear lights of the vehicle towing it will require both lighting and a plate.

 

Hope this helps. And regardless of what ANYONE including me tells you, call the BMV to verify it.

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