Is this DOT compliant?

   / Is this DOT compliant? #31  
BTDT2 is on to something, but I used flow-yellow on the tips. I did this so I could see them when is use. It wears off fast so I keep a rattle can handy. Neighbor has a slow vehicle hazard triangle mounted on one of those heavy duty magnets (you need to slide off) He uses it on his brush hog that hangs off his trailer.
 
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#32  
BTDT2 is on to something, but I used flow-yellow on the tips. I did this so I could see them when is use. It wears off fast so I keep a rattle can handy. Neighbor has a slow vehicle hazard triangle mounted on one of those heavy duty magnets (you need to slide off) He uses it on his brush hog that hangs off his trailer.

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   / Is this DOT compliant? #33  
Depends on what law applies to your situation, federal vs state. I would check your state law. In Texas I would not have to flag it. Of course the law is the minimum requirement, you can flag it or mark it if you want.

In Texas the state law would apply to me for a non-commercial load. Loads beyond 4' off the back are not allowed unless another law applies such as federal law for commercial vehicles. There is no state law requiring flags or markings for an extended load less than 4'.

Extended Loads

(Texas Transportation Code 621.206)
a. A vehicle or combination of vehicles may not carry a load that extends more than three feet beyond its front or, except as permitted by other law, more than four feet beyond its rear.


Federal applies for commercial vehicles. If so nothing is required as it is not an extended load.

ァ393.87 Warning flags on projecting loads.

(a) Any commercial motor vehicle transporting a load which extends beyond the sides by more than 102 mm (4 inches) or more than 1,219 mm (4 feet) beyond the rear must have the extremities of the load marked with red or orange fluorescent warning flags. Each warning flag must be at least 457 mm (18 inches) square.

(b) Position of flags. There must be a single flag at the extreme rear if the projecting load is two feet wide or less. Two warning flags are required if the projecting load is wider than two feet. Flags must be located to indicate maximum width of loads which extend beyond the sides and/or rear of the vehicle.

[70 FR 48054, Aug. 15, 2005]
 
   / Is this DOT compliant? #34  
I would paint the tips bright orange to preclude 'knee-knocking', and act as a flag for extreme tail-gaiters. Easily seeing the tips when loading pallets is another benefit.

I think this is what I would do.
 
   / Is this DOT compliant? #35  
Painting the fork tips is great for user visibility. But it does next to nothing for visibility from the front of the fork or the rear of the trailer when loaded as pictured. The leading edge profile of the fork is what, 1/2" at the most?

Flag them. It's too easy.
 
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#36  
It's amazing how long a thread like this will go. :thumbsup:
 
   / Is this DOT compliant? #40  
And it stayed civil.
 

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