§ 11-40. Same—Red flags.

(a)

During such time as lights on motor vehicles are not required, red flags, not less than twelve inches both in length and width, shall be used in place of the flares, torches, reflectors or lanterns required by section 11-39. The flags shall be placed upon the roadway in the manner prescribed in section 11-26 for flares, torches, reflectors and lanterns, except that no flag shall be required to be placed at the side of the vehicle. If the disablement of the vehicle continues into the period when lights on motor vehicles are required, flares, torches, reflectors or lanterns shall be placed as required by section 11-39.

(b)

Red reflectorized triangular warning devices, of a type approved by the superintendent, may be used in lieu of the flags required by this section. (10-1-92; 9-21-17.)

(STATE LAW REFERENCE—Similar provisions, Code of Virginia, Sec. 46.2-111.)