Read the stuff CK posted.
Trailers, they count as motor vehicles when in tow. They must be registered, with the DMV issued tag attached to the rear, illuminated by a white light. In truth, I'm just happy when there is a tag attached somewhere, anywhere, on the trailer.
Trailers must have lights that function and include brake lights, marker lights, and turn signals. One multifuncion light per side will suffice. There are exemptions to this, however. If traffic behind can see the tail lights on the tow rig, then the trailer need not have lights. This would be for something like a motorcycle carrier, or low flat trailer. Keep in mind what kind of load will be on the trailer, cause if the load obscures the lights of the tow vehicle the trailer needs to be equipped with lights.
What about older equipment trailers that never required plates before? Does this mean you've got to go through the titleing process on a 25 year old trailer? They used to be grandfathered in.
Trailers, they count as motor vehicles when in tow. They must be registered, with the DMV issued tag attached to the rear, illuminated by a white light. In truth, I'm just happy when there is a tag attached somewhere, anywhere, on the trailer.
Trailers must have lights that function and include brake lights, marker lights, and turn signals. One multifuncion light per side will suffice. There are exemptions to this, however. If traffic behind can see the tail lights on the tow rig, then the trailer need not have lights. This would be for something like a motorcycle carrier, or low flat trailer. Keep in mind what kind of load will be on the trailer, cause if the load obscures the lights of the tow vehicle the trailer needs to be equipped with lights.
What about older equipment trailers that never required plates before? Does this mean you've got to go through the titleing process on a 25 year old trailer? They used to be grandfathered in.