Trailer Safety Improvement Act

This bill would add trailer safety education to state highway safety programs. It focuses on teaching people how to safely tow and maintain light- and medium-duty trailers, and on making sure the right equipment is used and cared for. The goal is to reduce crashes and breakdowns caused by unsafe trailers, helping drivers and communities stay safer on the road .

Key points:

• Who is affected: Drivers who tow light- and medium-duty trailers, and state highway safety programs that provide training and outreach.
• What changes: States would include education on trailer safety equipment, preventive maintenance, and proper, safe use of trailers in their highway safety efforts.
• When: The text provided does not specify a start date.