Hawaii § 291-28 - Lights for loads.
Full text of Hawaii Hawaii Revised Statutes § 291-28 — Lights for loads., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 291-28. Lights for loads.
In any case where a vehicle is loaded with any material in such a manner that any portion of the load extends toward the rear four feet or more beyond the rear of the bed or body of the vehicle, there shall be displayed at the extreme end of the load, at the times and under the conditions hereinbefore specified, in addition to the ordinary rear or tail light hereinbefore required to be displayed on the vehicle, a red light plainly visible under ordinary atmospheric conditions at least two hundred feet from the rear; provided that at other times while the vehicle is upon the public highway, a red flag or cloth not less than sixteen inches square shall be displayed at the extreme rear of the load. [RL 1945, pt of §11707; RL 1955, §311-10; HRS §291-28] Previous Vol05_Ch0261-0319 Next
Frequently Asked Questions About Hawaii § 291-28
What does Hawaii Revised Statutes § 291-28 cover?
Section 291-28 ("Lights for loads.") is part of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Hawaii. 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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