At night, a load that extends beyond the rear must be indicated with a reflective panel and…
Traffic safety: Transported persons and cargo
Explanation
To signal a **load that protrudes from the rear** of a vehicle at night or in low light conditions, it is necessary to use a **red light**. This is because the red light is the designated color to indicate the rear part of a load, ensuring that other drivers can clearly identify the extent of the load and maintain a safe distance.
- During the day, the load is signaled with a plate of red and white diagonal stripes. However, at night, in addition to the plate, a red light is required to improve visibility.
- It is important not to confuse this with loads that protrude from the front, which are signaled with a white light, or with loads that protrude from the sides, which also use white lights at the front and red at the rear.
Therefore, the **red light** is essential for road safety by clearly indicating the presence and extent of the load that protrudes from the rear of the vehicle at night.
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