Or. Admin. Code § 734-071-0030

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 10, October 1, 2024

Section 734-071-0030 - Equipment Requirements

(1) In vehicle combinations featuring more than one trailer or semitrailer, the shortest trailer shall be positioned to the rear of the combination, except that a motor carrier may position the shortest trailer at the front when it is more than 1,500 pounds heavier than the other trailer or semitrailer.

(2) A tow dolly, designed to support one axle of a towed vehicle, may be utilized when one vehicle is towing another. The towing vehicle must be a full size motor vehicle (e.g., truck, motor home, automobile or pickup). Compact or subcompact motor vehicles shall not be used. It is recommended that:

(a) The vehicle being towed not exceed the weight limitations recommended by the tow dolly manufacturer; and

(b) The towing vehicle must not exceed the manufacturer's rated towing capacity.

Or. Admin. Code § 734-071-0030

HWY 2-1995, f. & cert. ef. 10-16-95; HWD 7-2004, f. 12-28-04, cert. ef. 1-1-05

Stat. Auth.: ORS 184.616, 184.619, 810 & 818

Stats. Implemented: ORS 810.060