(1) A towed vehicle shall be coupled by means of a safety chain, cable or equivalent device, in addition to the regular trailer hitch or coupling. (2) Except as provided under Subsection (3), a safety chain, cable or equivalent device shall be: (a) securely connected with the chassis of the towing vehicle, the towed vehicle, and the drawbar; (b) of sufficient material and strength to prevent the two vehicles from becoming separated; and (c) attached to: (i) have no more slack than is necessary for proper turning; (ii) the trailer drawbar to prevent it from dropping to the ground; and (iii) assure the towed vehicle follows substantially in the course of the towing vehicle in case the vehicles become separated. (3) A violation of Subsection (1) or (2) is an infraction. (4) The provisions of Subsection (2) do not apply to a: (a) semitrailer having a connecting device composed of a fifth wheel and king pin assembly; (b) pole trailer; or (c) trailer being towed by a bicycle.
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