Whenever the load upon any vehicle extends to the rear four feet or more beyond the bed or body of such vehicle, there shall be placed at the extreme rear end of the load, at any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and at such times as driving conditions shall require, a red light or lantern plainly visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the sides and rear. At any other time, there shall be displayed at the extreme rear end of such load a red flag or cloth not less than 12 inches square.
(Ord. 21, passed - -1952) Penalty, see § 71.99