California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Vehicle Code - VEH |
Division 12. EQUIPMENT OF VEHICLES |
Chapter 2. Lighting Equipment |
ARTICLE 3. Rear Lighting Equipment |
Section 24604.
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Whenever the load upon any vehicle extends, or whenever any integral part of any vehicle projects, to the rear four feet or more beyond the rear of the vehicle, as measured from the taillamps, there shall be displayed at the extreme end of the load or projecting part of the vehicle during darkness, in addition to the required taillamp, two red lights with a bulb rated not in excess of six candlepower plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and rear. At any other time there shall be displayed at the extreme end of the load or projecting part of the vehicle a solid red or fluorescent orange flag or cloth not less than 12 inches square.
(Amended by Stats. 2000, Ch. 1035, Sec. 28. Effective January 1, 2001.)