Alternate Equipment Regulations for Animal-Drawn Vehicles

PURPOSE: This rule designates alternate lighting and rear reflective signage for animal-drawn vehicles as authorized by sections 307.125 and 307.127, RSMo. (1) Non-electric lamps or lanterns may be used in lieu of the lights required by subsection 2 of section 307.125, RSMo. The lamps or lanterns must be amber at the front of the vehicle and red at the back and must be placed to the left side of the vehicle at a height of no more than six feet (6') from the ground. The lamps or lanterns shall be visible from the front and back of the vehicle at a distance of at least five hundred feet (500'), and any red lighting must not be visible from the front of the vehicle. (2) An operator of an animal-drawn vehicle shall display an equilateral triangle that complies with subsection 2 of section 307.127, RSMo. Such emblem shall be placed no less than six inches (6") below the highest point on the rear of the vehicle. The reflective material shall be visible from a distance of not less than five hundred feet (500') to the rear when illuminated by the lower beams of vehicle headlights. AUTHORITY: section 307.127, RSMo 2016.* Original rule filed Dec. 15, 2004, effective June 30, 2005. Amended: Filed Nov. 18, 2021, effective June 30, 2022. *Original authority: 307.127, RSMo 1971, amended 1996, 2004.