New Hampshire Revised Statutes 266:108 – Wrecker Safety Chains
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Every wrecker shall be equipped with an additional safety chain with minimum requirements of
3/8 inch HY-TEST chain for towed vehicles up to and including 11,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, and
1/2 inch HY-TEST chain for towed vehicles over 11,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. This safety chain shall be used at all times when the wrecker has a vehicle in tow upon a way, for the purpose of keeping the towed vehicle under control in the event the normal hook-up malfunctions. All wreckers shall operate within the recommended manufacturer’s safety policies and procedures.
3/8 inch HY-TEST chain for towed vehicles up to and including 11,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, and
Terms Used In New Hampshire Revised Statutes 266:108
- Vehicle: shall mean :
I. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:122 - Way: shall mean :
I. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:125 - Wrecker: shall mean a motor vehicle of the truck type designed, manufactured, intended, or adapted primarily for the towing of vehicles upon a way. See New Hampshire Revised Statutes 259:126
1/2 inch HY-TEST chain for towed vehicles over 11,000 pounds gross vehicle weight. This safety chain shall be used at all times when the wrecker has a vehicle in tow upon a way, for the purpose of keeping the towed vehicle under control in the event the normal hook-up malfunctions. All wreckers shall operate within the recommended manufacturer’s safety policies and procedures.