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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Emergency Services, July 5 ... Debris found from missing plane carrying Grants Pass man and two teens ... Motorcyclist injured in crash with semi on I-5 ... Emergency Services, July 5 ... Debris found from missing plane carrying Grants Pass man and two teens ... Motorcyclist injured in crash with semi on I-5 ... SINCE YOU ASKED Since You Asked: Trailers can't be wider than 8½ feet Comment MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 5, 2016 at 12:01 AM Posted Jul. 5, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Social News Is there a maximum width allowed for trailers being towed behind pickups and cars? We bicyclists worry that even the most careful driver can forget how much wider their trailer is when passing bicycles. — Eric, Medford Indeed there are limits on the width of trailers here in the Beaver State, Eric. There are also limits on their length and height. Without a special permit, a trailer can be no wider than 8½ feet, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. Trailers can be no taller than 14 feet or longer than 40 feet. There's an exception for RVs, which can be 45 feet long, as long as the combination vehicle and RV are no more than 65 feet. If the trailer is towing a car, ODOT only allows one car on a trailer without a special permit. Trailer drivers are supposed to keep cyclists in view, Eric. ODOT requires drivers with a trailer to have a clear and unobstructed view for at least 200 feet through the outside rearview mirror. Trailers must be titled with the DMV, and fees are based on the trailer's weight. Each state has different regulations for trailers. According to AAA, the width requirement in California is the same 8½ feet, but maximum lengths differs depending on the number of axles on the trailers. In Washington, the maximum allowed width is also 8½ feet, and the trailer length can't be longer than 75 feet. Trailers in all states must follow federal laws requiring two red taillights, two red reflectors, two red brake lights, turn signals and a license plate light. Send questions to “Since You Asked,” Mail Tribune Newsroom, P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501; by fax to 541-776-4376; or by email to [email protected]. To see a collection of columns, go to mailtribune.com/youasked . We’re sorry, but the volume of questions received prevents us from answering all of them. MailTribune.com Writer Posted Jul. 5, 2016 at 12:01 AM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501