are mid turn signals required on a trailer????

I agree Powder, everyone has a "me first" mentality. When I am able to I try to give other drivers a hand. Rolling across 20 today I backed mine down to 40 from 62 as a truck exited the scales. There was a line of traffic behind me, and to the side so I couldn't get over. It only slowed me down a minute or 2, but it gave him a chance to jump in instead of riding the shoulder.

 

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regu.../fmcsrruletext.aspx?chunkKey=0901633480023909

You'll find the requirements for rear turn signals about half way down the table.

Non-operational rear turn signals are an OOS defect.

Be safe.

 

Mike, I think he is talking about the turn signals under the trailer, not behind. The ones that usually are in the shape of arrows.

 

Yes that's what he's talking about. I just went thru that entire graph and it does not mention turn signals for the middle of the trailer. It shows marker lamps or reflective lenses for that position. i also checked WI and MN and they don't mention those turn signals either. Does that mean the trailer manufacturers are doing MORE than required? Diesel Bear, are you out there? Things that make you say hhhmmmmmm!

 

My bad, the center turn signals are not required on a trailer; however, if present and non-opearational a citation for Part 396.3 for general maintenance may be used.

Be safe.