How must a load projecting more than 1 m beyond the rear reflectors of the vehicle be marked in darkness?

In Germany, when a load sticks out more than 1 meter beyond the rear reflectors of a vehicle, it must be marked clearly at night to warn other road users. The rule requires a red light and a red rear reflector to be attached to the projecting load. This ensures visibility from behind and indicates the extreme end of the vehicle.

An orange warning plate is used in other situations, such as oversized loads during the day, but not specifically for marking projections at night. Switching on the fog tail lamp alone does not fulfill the marking requirement for projecting loads.

Remember, the red light and reflector must be placed directly on the protruding load to make it clearly visible in darkness, helping prevent accidents.