Fresno, CA – The California Highway Patrol is reminding drivers across the Central Valley to mark any oversized loads this holiday season after Fresno officers stopped a truck hauling a large metal object without proper warning signals.
According to CHP–Fresno, state law requires that any load extending four feet or more beyond the rear of a vehicle must be marked with a solid red or fluorescent orange flag measuring at least 18 inches square during the day. At night, two red lights visible from 500 feet are required.
The reminder comes as more residents transport decorations, construction materials, or large holiday items. Officers say proper markings are essential to prevent rear-end collisions, especially during foggy or dark conditions.
Photos shared by CHP–Fresno show officers helping a driver safely remove an unsecured metal beam from a pickup truck bed. “Let’s keep everyone safe and merry this season,” the post read. “If your load extends 4 feet or more, it needs its own red warning.”
Officials also urged drivers to double-check their cargo before hitting the road and to secure items with proper restraints.
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