RCW 46.44.070
Drawbar requirements—Trailer whipping or weaving—Towing flag.
The drawbar or other connection between vehicles in combination shall be of sufficient strength to hold the weight of the towed vehicle on any grade where operated. No trailer shall whip, weave or oscillate or fail to follow substantially in the course of the towing vehicle. When a disabled vehicle is being towed by means of bar, chain, rope, cable or similar means and the distance between the towed vehicle and the towing vehicle exceeds fifteen feet there shall be fastened on such connection in approximately the center thereof a white flag or cloth not less than twelve inches square.
[ 1961 c 12 § 46.44.070. Prior: 1937 c 189 § 53; RRS § 6360-53; 1929 c 180 § 5, part; 1927 c 309 § 10, part; RRS § 6362-10, part; 1923 c 181 § 4, part.]
Structure Revised Code of Washington
Chapter 46.44 - Size, Weight, Load.
46.44.010 - Outside width limit.
46.44.013 - Appurtenances on recreational vehicles.
46.44.020 - Maximum height—Impaired clearance signs.
46.44.034 - Maximum lengths—Front and rear protrusions.
46.44.036 - Combination of units—Limitation.
46.44.037 - Combination of units—Lawful operations.
46.44.041 - Maximum gross weights—Wheelbase and axle factors.
46.44.042 - Maximum gross weights—Axle and tire factors.
46.44.043 - Cement trucks—Axle loading controls.
46.44.049 - Effect of weight on highways—Study authorized.
46.44.050 - Minimum length of wheelbase.
46.44.060 - Outside load limits for passenger vehicles.
46.44.070 - Drawbar requirements—Trailer whipping or weaving—Towing flag.
46.44.080 - Local regulations—State highway regulations.
46.44.090 - Special permits for oversize or overweight movements.
46.44.091 - Special permits—Gross weight limit.
46.44.0915 - Heavy haul industrial corridors—Overweight sealed containers and vehicles.
46.44.092 - Special permits—Overall width limits, exceptions—Application for permit.
46.44.093 - Special permits—Discretion of issuer—Conditions.
46.44.0941 - Special permits—Fees.
46.44.095 - Temporary additional tonnage permits—Fees.
46.44.096 - Special permits—Determining fee—To whom paid.
46.44.098 - Increase in federal limits on sizes and weights—Increases by commission.
46.44.101 - Interstate travel by specialized equipment.
46.44.105 - Enforcement procedures—Penalties—Exception—Rules.
46.44.110 - Liability for damage to highways, bridges, etc.
46.44.120 - Liability of owner, others, for violations.
46.44.130 - Farm implements—Gross weight and size limitation exception—Penalty.
46.44.140 - Farm implements—Special permits—Penalty.
46.44.150 - Highway improvement vehicles—Gross weight limit excesses authorized—Limitations.
46.44.175 - Penalties—Hearing.