§ 12-204 — Lamp or flag on projecting load

Illinois § 12-204

• Jurisdiction: Illinois
• Topic: TRANSPORTATION
• Ch. 625: VEHICLES
• Act 625 ILCS 5/: Illinois Vehicle Code.
• Art.: Chapter 12 - Equipment Of Vehicles

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Whenever the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear 4 feet, or more beyond the bed or body of such vehicle there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of the load, at the times specified in Section 12-201 hereof, a red light or lantern plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and rear. The red light or lantern required under this Section shall be in addition to the red rear light required upon every vehicle. At any other time there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of such load a red flag or cloth not less than 12 inches square.

Legislative History

(Source: P.A. 77-37.)