Alabama § 32-5-246 - Reflective Devices for Slow-Moving Vehicles - Required; Design.

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§ 32-5-246. Reflective Devices for Slow-Moving Vehicles - Required; Design.

When operated, propelled, driven, towed, pushed, or otherwise moving over, along, or across any highway in this state, every vehicle which has a maximum potential speed of 25 miles an hour, implement of husbandry, farm tractor, or special mobile equipment shall be identified with a reflective device as follows:

(1) An equilateral triangle in shape at least 16 inches wide at the base and at least 14 inches in height, with a bright red border, at least one and three-quarter inches wide of highly reflective beaded material;

(2) A center triangle, at least 12 1/4 inches on each side of yellow-orange fluorescent material.

Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Code of Alabama § 32-5-246 cover?

Section 32-5-246 ("Reflective Devices for Slow-Moving Vehicles - Required; Design.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

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