Can you flat tow a vehicle registered as off-road?

[leorn]

I am considering registering my 4runner as off-road only, the trouble is I don't have a trailer yet. Is it legal to flat tow it if it is registered as off-road?

 

[jeep-N-montero]

FWIW, when I took a trip a few years back across the country and was flat towing a car behind me, they inquired at each toll booth to make sure the car was registered and insured. Best bet is call the DMV or local dispatch.

 

[dustybronco]

Not legal, if you have one wheel touching the ground it has to have a registration for the road.

 

[Max Power]

Just make good freinds with someone that has a trailer.

 

[Silly Willy]

Could always rent a uhaul one if you can't borrow one.

 

[iamsparticus]

ksl has lots of ad's for car trailers for 30 bucks a day or so thats what i will be doing till i build a tralier
her check this out http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=23...ce=&max_price=&markettype=sale&userid=&sort=4

 

[ricsrx]

So all the times i have towed a project home (not licenced) behind my truck with a tow bar or dolly, It was illegal??
I have done it across state lines and have never had a problem.

 

[krany]

if i were to own an ohv registered vehicle could i tow it with a car dolley?

 

[Chevycrew]

Not legal on a dolly either.

Think about this, all trailers must be registered... anyting you are towing, touching the ground, becomes a trailer...

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Not all trailers are required to be registered in Utah, for example a single axle lightweight utility trailer does not.

 

[abhaulr1]

When I asked the local auth, I was told that when you tow another vehicle with a dolly, strap, chain or tow bar. As long as the vehicle doing the towing is reg, ins and legal to be on the road, it is legal. The ins from the tow vehicle covers the vehicle being towed.
Dwayne

 

[Chevycrew]

Guess the only true way to solve it, is to dig up the codes that apply.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Guess the only true way to solve it, is to dig up the codes that apply.

Because nobody else did

(2) Registration under this chapter is not required for any:
(h) trailer of 750 pounds or less unladen weight and not designed, used, and maintained for hire for the transportation of property or person;
(j) off-highway vehicle currently registered under Section 41-22-3 if the off-highway vehicle is:
(i) being towed;


So define towed... to me a dolly or flat tow is still towed. It makes no mention of a trailer. Now an unlicensed (street or OHV) vehicle would not be legal.

 

[Corban_White]

Because nobody else did

(2) Registration under this chapter is not required for any:
(h) trailer of 750 pounds or less unladen weight and not designed, used, and maintained for hire for the transportation of property or person;
(j) off-highway vehicle currently registered under Section 41-22-3 if the off-highway vehicle is:
(i) being towed;


So define towed... to me a dolly or flat tow is still towed. It makes no mention of a trailer. Now an unlicensed (street or OHV) vehicle would not be legal.

And as far as the law is concerned, you can't transport any unlicensed vehicle. On a trailer, in the back of a pickup, etc. Not legal.

 

[jeeper]

And as far as the law is concerned, you can't transport any unlicensed vehicle. On a trailer, in the back of a pickup, etc. Not legal.

I got a ticket for a dirtbike being on my trailer with out current registration.
I have asked the DMV about towing unlicensed cars on my trailer, they want you to go buy a temp permit to move it.

 

[Corban_White]

Yep. Pretty stupid.

 

[iamsparticus]

This is very good info, thanks kurt for looking up the codes on it now i know that if it comes to it i can tow my OHV with a dolly or like method as long as it has its OHV reg.

 

[kobyhud]

I have always had issues with this particular law. I am pretty certain that if someone were to pursue this issue far enough in court court the law would get changed or modified. Most likely though the case would get thrown out and or dismissed before the law were ever modified.

I can see reasons why they thought this was a good idea (theft, unregistered offroad vehicles or boats that ARE getting used, hazardous/dangerous materials, etc...). But things on a trailer or in a truck bed are mine and what I do with them is no business of any one else so long as the truck and/or trailer are following all regulations and safety requirements. Registering a car, truck, or motorcycle for transport alone is just as ridiculous as registering a dresser, a bed (hey with coasters and a motor it could be considered a vehicle), or my groceries. Even intent to use said unregistered vehicle illegally is not a crime.

 

[ricsrx]

If your at the Little Sahara and you have any type of vehicle or bike on a trailer or in the back of your truck and it is not licenced it will get impounded. but if your out side of the park no one will take a second look....
that is just how it is....

 

[abhaulr1]

The crazy partabout getting a moving permit is, you can only get one if the vehicle your moving is insured. That is stupid.
Dwayne