Answer: According to Minnesota State Statute(M.S.S.) 169.52, when 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 when lighted lamps on vehicles are required in this chapter, a red light or lantern plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and rear.

The light or lantern required under this section shallbe in addition to the rear light required upon every vehicle. At any time when no lights are required there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of such load a red, yellow or orange flag or cloth not less than 16 inches square.

I would also like to mention for anything inreference to sticking over the sides of the vehicle according to M.S.S. 169.80 Subd. 3, No passenger-type vehicle shall be operated on any highway with any load carried thereon extending beyond the line of the fenders on the left side of such vehicle nor extending more than 6 inches beyond the line of the fenders on the right side thereof.

With all that said, remember, no vehicle shall be driven or moved on any highway unless such vehicle’s load in secure. If you have any questions concerning traffic related laws or issues in Minnesota send your questions to Trp. Jesse Grabow, Minnesota State Patrol at 1000 Highway10 West, Detroit Lakes, MN 56501-2205, Or reach him at,jesse.grabow@state.mn.us.

Sgt. Jesse R. Grabow #392Public Information Trooper

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