Section 41-6a-1634 - Safety chains on towed vehicles required - Exceptions(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;(c) trailer being towed by a bicycle.Amended by Chapter 412, 2015 General Session ,§ 125, eff. 5/12/2015.Amended by Chapter 140, 2013 General Session ,§ 3, eff. 5/14/2013.Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 2, 2005 General Session