(A) All commercial trailers with a carrying capacity of more than 10,000 pounds and semi-trailers shall be equipped on each wheel with brakes that can be operated from the driving position of the towing vehicle.
(B) Travel trailers and recreational trailers having a gross loaded weight of 2,000 pounds or more shall be equipped with brakes on each wheel and the brakes shall be operable from the driving position of the towing vehicle. The trailers shall also be equipped with a breakaway, surge or impulse switch on the trailer so that the trailer brakes are activated should the trailer become disengaged from the towing vehicle.
(C) Each trailer, as defined herein, with a gross loaded weight of 3,000 pounds or more shall be equipped with two safety chains, which shall have a breaking load strength of 3,000 pounds each. A trailer shall be attached to the towing vehicle so that the tongue of the trailer will not touch the roadway should the trailer become disengaged from the towing vehicle.
(Prior Code, § 5-414) Penalty, see § 10.99