§ 24-366. Mud flaps on trucks.

(a)

No person shall operate upon a public highway, street or road any motor vehicle or combination of vehicles having a carrying capacity in excess of 3,000 pounds, which motor vehicle or combination of vehicles is not equipped with rear fenders, mud flaps or mudguards which shall be of such size as will substantially prevent the projection of rocks, dirt, water or other substances to the rear. Such fenders, flaps or guards shall be of a type approved by the state department of safety.

(b)

This section shall have no application to farm vehicles, or vehicles used by farmers to haul produce from farm to market, nor shall it apply to vehicles used exclusively for hauling logs.

(c)

Any person violating the provisions of this section shall be fined as provided in section 24-55.

(Code 1992, § 20-155; Ord. No. 90, § 1, 8-5-1991)