Regulaciones sobre remolques y vehículos remolcados en Colorado

Explicación Simple

Cuando un coche remolca a otro, la conexión entre ellos debe ser fuerte y no muy larga. También, hay que usar cadenas de seguridad para que el coche remolcado no se suelte.

Es como cuando usas una cuerda para jugar a tirar de un amigo. Si la cuerda es muy larga o débil, puede romperse y tu amigo se caerá.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que Juan está remolcando la camioneta de su amigo Pedro con su SUV. Juan se asegura de que la conexión entre los dos vehículos no sea más larga de quince pies y usa cadenas de seguridad para que la camioneta de Pedro no se suelte si algo falla.

Penalidades

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Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

C.R.S. 42-4-506 – Trailers and towed vehicles (1) When one vehicle is towing another, the drawbar or other connection shall be of sufficient strength to pull all weight towed thereby, and said drawbar or other connection shall not exceed fifteen feet from one vehicle to the other, except the connection between any two vehicles transporting poles, pipe, machinery, or other objects of a structural nature which cannot readily be dismembered and except connections between vehicles in which the combined lengths of the vehicles and the connection does not exceed an overall length of fifty-five feet and the connection is of rigid construction included as part of the structural design of the towed vehicle. (2) When one vehicle is towing another and the connection consists of a chain, rope, or cable, there shall be displayed upon such connection a white flag or cloth not less than twelve inches square. (3) Whenever one vehicle is towing another, in addition to the drawbar or other connection, except a fifth wheel connection meeting the requirements of the department of transportation, safety chains or cables arranged in such a way that it will be impossible for the vehicle being towed to break loose from the vehicle towing in the event the drawbar or other connection were to be broken, loosened, or otherwise damaged shall be used.