Concession trailers in Idaho will require title, registration in 2024

Starting in 2024, concession trailers in Idaho must have titles and registration, according to a news release distributed Wednesday by the Idaho Division of Motor Vehicles.

The DMV determined concession trailers are more closely aligned with utility trailers and should be titled and registered, according to the news release.

Concession trailers are food service trailers pulled by another vehicle and are distinct from food trucks. Food trucks are powered vehicles and were already subject to title and registration requirements, according to the news release.

For all existing concession trailers, owners are encouraged to acquire a title and registration, but it is optional.

“Concession trailers existed in a gray area that created challenges for their owners. Because they were not treated as vehicles, it was difficult to secure interest,” Vehicle Services Manager CJ Kendrick said in the news release. “We consulted with industry stakeholders and determined offering title and registration was the best path forward.”