Alabama § 32-5-74 - Vehicles Transporting Explosives.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 32-5-74 — Vehicles Transporting Explosives., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 32-5-74. Vehicles Transporting Explosives.
Any person operating any vehicle transporting any explosive as a cargo or part of a cargo upon a highway shall at all times comply with the provisions of this section.
(1) The vehicle shall be marked or placarded on each side and the rear with the word “explosives” in letters not less than eight inches high, or there shall be displayed on the rear of such vehicle a red flag not less than 24 inches square marked with the word “danger” in white letters six inches high.
(2) Every vehicle shall be equipped with not less than two fire extinguishers, filled and ready for immediate use, and placed at a convenient point on the vehicle so used.
(3) The Director of Public Safety is hereby authorized and directed to promulgate such additional regulations governing the transportation of explosives and other dangerous articles by vehicles upon the highways as he or she shall deem advisable for the protection of the public.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 32-5-74
What does Code of Alabama § 32-5-74 cover?
Section 32-5-74 ("Vehicles Transporting Explosives.") 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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