Haw. Code R. § 19-133.2-40 - Inspection of trailers

(a) Trailers with a gross weight of 3,000 pounds or less must be failed if they do not have the following:

(1) Two rear reflectors, one on right and one on left;

(2) A stop light if the towing vehicle stop light is bloclced from view;

(3) Light illuminating license plate;

(4) Fenders, covers or devices, including flaps or splash aprons, or unless the body of the vehicle or attachments thereto afford adeguate protection to effectively minimize the spray or splash of water or mud to the rear of the vehicle; and (5) Safety chains or cables and accompanying coupling and mounting devices with an ultimate strength equal at least to the gross weight of the trailer.

(b) Trailers with a gross weight greater than 3,000 pounds must fail inspection if they do not have the following:

(1) Two front clearance lamps, one on each side (24 to 60 inches high, unless the trailer is less than 24 inches high);

(2) Two side marker lamps on each side (front and rear); in darkness, they must be visible 200 feet from vehicle;

(3) Two rear clearance lamps, one on each side;

(4) Two side reflectors on each side (front and rear): in darkness, they must be visible 200 feet at night with upper beam headlamps shining on them;

(5) Two rear reflectors on each side;

(6) At least one stoplight visible night or day for 100 feet;

(7) Light illuminating license plate;

(8) Brakes that are actuated from the tow vehicle, and in the event of a breakaway, the brakes must self-actuate;

(9) Fenders, covers or devices, including flaps or splash aprons, unless the body of the vehicle or attachments thereto afford adequate protection to effectively minimize the spray or splash of water or mud to the rear of the vehicle; or

(10) Safety chains or cables and accompanying coupling and mounting devices with an ultimate strength equal at least to the gross weight of the trailer.

Notes

Haw. Code R. § 19-133.2-40

[Eff and Comp 9/30/2018] (Auth: HRS §§ 286-16, 26, 26.5) (Imp: HRS §§ 286-16, 26, 26.5) [Comp 9/4/2021]