State Codes for Lighting and Marking of Agricultural Equipment

A review of traffic codes for motor vehicles (MVs) and slow-moving vehicles (SMVs) for all 50 states was conducted. The states codes were searched for lighting and marking requirements using a LEXIS database. A comparison of requirements for headlights, turn signals, amber flashers, reflectors, taillights, and a slow moving vehicle emblem was the primary consideration of this study. Compared to automotive and emergency equipment, lighting and marking requirements for agricultural machinery appear inconsistent and inadequate.