If the cycle is to be towed, it must be licensed. In addition, the towing device must be securely mounted and of sufficient strength for the weight of the motorcycle. An adequate safety chain is also required. During darkness, the cycle must be equipped with a headlight, tail lamp and license plate light. Following Distance . . .
Common sense dictates increased stopping distance when towing a trailer.
On two-lane highways, the law requires you to stay at least 300 feet behind any truck or any vehicle towing a trailer, except when preparing to pass slow moving vehicles. On two lane highways, the law requires any slow moving vehicle, which is impeding the progress of five or more vehicles, to turn off the roadway at either a posted turnout or wherever sufficient safe area exists. The law also prohibits persons from driving at such a slow speed as to block or impeded normal or reasonable movement of traffic, unless the reduced speed is necessary for safe operation. Driving at Night . Remember that the added weight of a trailer often tilts the headlights of your car upward to glare in the eyes of oncoming drivers.