Loads extending beyond body of vehicle; display of red light and
flag
Sec. 7. (a) This subsection applies during the times specified in
section 2 of this chapter. Whenever the load upon a vehicle extends
to the rear four (4) feet or more beyond the bed or body of the
vehicle, there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load
a red light or lantern plainly visible from a distance of at least five
hundred (500) feet to the sides and rear. The red light or lantern
required under this section is in addition to the red rear light required
upon every vehicle. Clearance lights or reflectors on vehicles that are
being transported may be used to delineate the extension of the load
in lieu of other lights required in this section.
(b) This subsection applies during all times not specified in
section 2 of this chapter. A vehicle described in subsection (a) shall
display at the extreme rear end of the vehicle's load a red flag or
cloth not less than twelve (12) inches square, displayed in a manner
in which the entire area is of the flag or cloth visible to the person
who drives a vehicle approaching from the rear.
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9.
Last modified: May 27, 2006