S.D. Admin. R. 70:03:01:21

Current through Register Vol. 51, page 67, December 16, 2024

Section 70:03:01:21 - Escort vehicles - Minimum requirements

The following are the minimum requirements for escort vehicles except as otherwise provided for in this chapter:

(1) Escort vehicles must be licensed motor vehicles. Motorcycles may not serve as escort vehicles;

(2) Escort vehicles must display a revolving amber light or two two-way flashing amber lights. The lights must be at least four inches in diameter;

(3) Escort vehicles must have signs with wording such as "WIDE LOAD AHEAD" or "WIDE LONG LOAD" in letters at least 12 inches high. The sign "WIDE LONG LOAD" shall be mounted on the front of the leading escort vehicle and the sign "WIDE LOAD AHEAD" shall be mounted on the back of the trailing escort vehicle;

(4) Bright red or orange flags at least 12 inches square shall be mounted on brackets or standards on each side of the sign; and

(5) Signs shall be covered or removed when not actually escorting a load.

S.D. Admin. R. 70:03:01:21

5 SDR 23, effective 9/26/1978; transferred from

General Authority: SDCL 32-22-42.

Law Implemented: SDCL 32-22-42.