South Dakota HB1242 mandates emergency vehicles to use flares or reflective triangles in specific conditions to enhance visibility.
South Dakota HB1242 requires drivers of emergency vehicles to place three flares or emergency reflective triangles on the roadway when stopped to respond to an emergency. This is necessary if visibility is reduced due to weather, terrain, or time of day, or if road conditions or the nature of the emergency necessitates an extended presence. The placement of these markers varies based on the type of roadway, with specific distances from the vehicle required.
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