Minnesota § 169.43 - SWINGING GATE ON TRUCK
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 169.43 — SWINGING GATE ON TRUCK, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 169.43. SWINGING GATE ON TRUCK
(a) No truck shall be operated on any highway with gate, loading rack, or partition carried in any manner on any part of the exterior of the truck, unless the top and bottom of such gate, loading rack or partition is securely attached to the truck, so as to prevent swinging or becoming loose.
(b) No truck shall be driven or parked on any highway with tailgate or tailboard hanging down or projecting from the vehicle except while such vehicle is being loaded or unloaded, and except when a load on the tailboard renders impossible the closing of the tailboard.
History:
(2720-228, 2720-229) 1937 c 464 s 78,79; 1947 c 428 s 22; 1949 c 263; 1971 c 320 s 1
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 169.43
What does Minnesota Statutes § 169.43 cover?
Section 169.43 ("SWINGING GATE ON TRUCK") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. 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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