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Archives:
Conspicuity Tape
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It's
Easy to Do and It's the Law
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Reflective
material must be applied in a pattern of alternating red and white color
segments to the side and rear of each trailer, and in white to the upper
rear corners of each trailer.
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50% of the
length of the trailer must be covered with 2" x 18" alternating
red/white patterned reflective tape.
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Two 2"
x 12" segments of the white reflective tape forming a right angle
should be placed in the upper left and right corners of the rear of
trailers.
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2"
x 12" alternating red/white patterned reflective tape should be
placed across the rear bar.
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Trailer
Length
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Number
of 18" strips required
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23'
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10 (10 per
side)
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42'
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30 (15 per
side)
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45'
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32 (16 per
side)
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48'
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34 (17 per
side)
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53'
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38 (19 per
side)
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Contact your local National Highway Transportation Safety Administration office for exact specifications.
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