Small Trailers: Need Lisense plates?

[Science Abuse]

Looking throught e DMV site (which sucks), I'm not seeing anything for small private trailers.

I'm getting a 48"x48" utility trailer, don't want to be pulled over by bored OHP.

[Guest tbutera2112]

it appears you do

 

http://bmv.ohio.gov/registration_non_com_trailer_chart.stm

 

thats fees based on weight

 

 

on the plus side, you dont have to title trailers unless theyre commercial (4000lb +)

[Mattsv8]

id call but im thinking its done by weight. u have to get the trailer weight. then over it needs it under dont.

[Guest tbutera2112]

id call but im thinking its done by weight. u have to get the trailer weight. then over it needs it under dont.

 

thats right...except by the chart, it appears now it doesnt matter you still pay... 1-500lbs is listed on there

[Science Abuse]

Word, thanks!

[Gergwheel1647545492]

I have a 4x8' trailer and yes you have to register it. Or at least we have been for the last 15 years.

[Nitrousbird]

Doesn't matter the size, you have to have a plate.

 

If you already own a trailer, just swap the tags between them.

[copperhead]

You have to get it weighed some place approved by the BMV. The scales behind my house that you guys enjoy tossing race cars on happens to be approved by the BMV.

[Transamatt99]

You have to buy a plate no matter what, but if its less that 4k empty weight you dont get a title, which is kinda goofy but oh well. I sell trailers btw, if you want to upgrade you 4x4fter lmk.

[Science Abuse]

Bought new from harbor freight, and got a title slip with the weight right on it. Wicked simple if you buy new.

[Xyster101]

Do what I did. Register the trailer in Maine for $40 for 5 years. Or register it in Ohio for $40 for 1 year. You do the math. Perfectly legal.

 

http://www.mbi-trailers.com/register/

[dragknee66]

The others are correct yes. Make sure your lights are always functional as well, theres a LOT of officers that will make you leave it on the side of the road if the lights are out. Youde actually be surprised by the amount of rear end trailer collisions there are due to darkness and lack of trailer lights as well. SAFETY

[Xyster101]

At harbor freight for $10 you can get some magnetic lights. Might be a great thing to have in the car incase a light does go out.

[wnaplay1647545503]

The others are correct yes. Make sure your lights are always functional as well, theres a LOT of officers that will make you leave it on the side of the road if the lights are out. Youde actually be surprised by the amount of rear end trailer collisions there are due to darkness and lack of trailer lights as well. SAFETY

I was told there was a little known law(even to officers) that as long as its daylight, and your vehicle lights are visible, trailers need no lights. Can you confirm this?