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2021 Revised Code of Washington
Title 46 - Motor Vehicles
Chapter 46.37 - Vehicle Lighting and Other Equipment.
46.37.495 - Safety chains for towing.

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WA Rev Code § 46.37.495 (2021)
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RCW 46.37.495 Safety chains for towing.

(1) "Safety chains" means flexible tension members connected from the front portion of the towed vehicle to the rear portion of the towing vehicle for the purpose of retaining connection between towed and towing vehicle in the event of failure of the connection provided by the primary connecting system, as prescribed by rule of the Washington state patrol.

(2) The term "safety chains" includes chains, cables, or wire ropes, or an equivalent flexible member meeting the strength requirements prescribed by rule of the Washington state patrol.

(3) A tow truck towing a vehicle and a vehicle towing a trailer must use safety chains. Failure to comply with this section is a class 1 civil infraction punishable under RCW 7.80.120.

[ 1995 c 360 ยง 1.]

NOTES:

Tow trucks: Chapter 46.55 RCW.

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