<VV> Towing & Insp.

[Ray Davis]

New trailer laws went into effect July 1 in Virginia.  Two things that I am aware of is the ball fastener mechanism (trailer hitch) must be locking (not a lock but locking),  Some have the screw down type that has a lock but it sometimes breaks and is not replaced.  Some hitches also close and hook but have a place for a pin or a simple bolt and nut.  The chains must also have a locking feature.  You cannot use just a hook.  There may also be wording to require chains that will hold the trailer in case the hitch fails.  Chains have been a requirement but some have failed when the trailer comes loose, thus the change and I suppose enforcement of the changes.  As you can see I do not know the nomenclature used but hopefully you get the picture.  I think at one time inspections were required on all trailers but at some point it changed to only require inspections on trailers with brakes.  I am not certain if there are brake requirements based on size but they are required on trailers with two axles. 
Ray Davis


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> From: chsadek at comcast.net
> To: corvairgrymm at gmail.com; virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Date: Sat, 12 Nov 2011 13:48:38 -0500
> Subject: <VV> Towing & Insp.
> 
> Comments bring a thought to mind. In VA, police are checking registration on 
> trailers (and all vehicles). I saw a State Trooper pull up along side a 
> motorycle on the road, look over (where registration is located), slow, pull 
> in behind and pull him over. Also, one told a friend that they are checking 
> trailers..after finding a bunch o0f deficiencies on his trialer incl. an 
> expired inspection sticker. So beware in the Commonwealth. Could be a law 
> enforcement trend.
> 
> Chuck S 
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