California Vehicle Code

§ 29004

VEH § 29004 Effective Jan 1, 2022Div. 13 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)(1) Except as required under paragraph (2), a towed vehicle shall be coupled to the towing vehicle by means of a safety chain, cable, or equivalent device in addition to the regular drawbar, tongue, or other connection.

(2)A vehicle towed by a tow truck shall be coupled to the tow truck by means of at least two safety chains in addition to the primary restraining system. The safety chains shall be securely affixed to the truck frame, bed, or towing equipment, independent of the towing sling, wheel lift, or under-reach towing equipment.

(3)A vehicle transported as a load on a trailer, using vehicles other than those described in Section 34500, shall be secured by at least four tiedown chains, straps, or an equivalent device, independent of the winch or loading cable.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 311, Sec. 9. (SB 814) Effective January 1, 2022.