Cargo extending more than four feet from your rear bumper:

Must be marked with a red flag or lights.
Does not legally have to be marked, but it is a good idea.
Is illegal under all circumstances.
Explanation

Carrying cargo that extends more than 4 feet from the back bumper of the vehicle poses a danger to other drivers on the road, as it limits the driver's view and can make it harder to stop. For this reason, it must be marked with either a 12-inch red or fluorescent orange square flag or two red lights at night.

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