It shall be unlawful for any person to haul or convey upon streets, alleys or public places, within the corporate limits of the City, in or upon any vehicle, building material, fixtures, tools, machines or other inanimate chattels which shall extend more than six feet (6') beyond the rear of such vehicle, or more than two feet (2') in front of such vehicle without displaying a red signal during the period from one- half (1/2) hour before sunrise to one-half (1/2) hour after sunset, and a red light during the period from one-half (1/2) hour after sunset to one-half (1/2) hour before sunrise. (1975 Code § 8-5-26)