An authorised load projects laterally beyond the vehicle’s outline, with its edge more than 0.40 m beyond the outer edge of the position lights. At night or in significantly reduced visibility, how must its lateral extremities be marked?

Correct answer

With a white light and reflector facing forward and a red light and reflector facing rearward at each lateral extremity.

At each lateral extremity, facing forward with a white light and white reflector, and facing rearward with a red light and red reflector. A reflective panel without the required lights is insufficient. This marking rule does not itself authorise exceeding permitted dimensions. The 0.40 m distance is measured from the outer edge of the position light, not simply from the side of the bodywork.