New trailer hitch law in NY?

[oldpilgrim]

We all know the feeling.

That's the reason mine is mounted only when I use it. I've got too many scars on my shins to want more.

 

[two_bit_score]

Is it really that big of a deal to take it out? I tow all the time, 2 to 3 different trailers a day. For this reason I have to carry 3 ball mounts. One 3 ball straight mount with a 1 7/8" ball, 2" ball, and a 2 5/16" ball. I also carry a 2" ball on a 2" drop and a 2 5/16" ball with the same drop.

You already have to get out, unhitch the ball, unplug the lights, detach the safety chains, detach the brake away cable, the jack the trailer off the ball. To pull the pin and remove the ball takes another 15 seconds.

Chris

This subject gets funnier every time it comes up. :rotfl::jump::applause:

 

[chad22]

WOW. What a stupid law that is. I never remove the hitch and I see no reason too unless I'm changing the hitch to a different size ball.

Chad

 

[oldpilgrim]

recently I heard someone saying that there's such a law in Mass. as well. It's also hooey.

 

[JJZ 109]

Remember, as far as we can determine there really is no such law in NY. A regional cable news station dispelled that rumor 4 years ago. Using Google to try to turn up more recent information really hasn't been that successful for me.
But regardless, if any other states have this law on the books it's just another case of Uncle Sugar trying to protect us from ourselves. Every minor detail in life does not need to be legislated.

 

[BlacknTan]

Remember, as far as we can determine there really is no such law in NY. A regional cable news station dispelled that rumor 4 years ago. Using Google to try to turn up more recent information really hasn't been that successful for me.
But regardless, if any other states have this law on the books it's just another case of Uncle Sugar trying to protect us from ourselves. Every minor detail in life does not need to be legislated.

Or another way to fill a (supposed) hole in the budget ...

Thanks Andy-Boy!

 

[JJZ 109]

Or another way to fill a (supposed) hole in the budget ...

Thanks Andy-Boy!

Everything's a money grab for the government of the Soviet Socialist Republic of New York.

 

[grnspot110]

Question, does all this mean I have to remove my drawbar when I unhook my 16' trailer at the back of my property until I drive the 50 yards back to my driveway to hook onto one of my other trailers? Also, do I have to take the one out of the receiver on the back of the 16' trailer?

I'm in the Midwest BTW, where some common sense still survives! ~~ Lowell

 

[George2615]

Question, does all this mean I have to remove my drawbar when I unhook my 16' trailer at the back of my property until I drive the 50 yards back to my driveway to hook onto one of my other trailers? Also, do I have to take the one out of the receiver on the back of the 16' trailer? ~~ Lowell

I highly doubt it. It turned out it is not the law to do this. Apparently they tried to get this into law 4 years ago but it didn't fly. You also won't have to remove the hitch from the back of your trailer either. Just don't try to haul double trailers here. That is against the law here.

 

[two_bit_score]

Question, does all this mean I have to remove my drawbar when I unhook my 16' trailer at the back of my property until I drive the 50 yards back to my driveway to hook onto one of my other trailers? Also, do I have to take the one out of the receiver on the back of the 16' trailer?

I'm in the Midwest BTW, where some common sense still survives! ~~ Lowell

Keep it as long as you like! There is no law says it has to go.