How do you mark a load when it extends laterally by more than 0.4 m beyond the side lights of the vehicle?

By white side lights to the front and red lateral light to the back

By red side reflectors to the front and red side reflectors to the rear

Marking is not necessary up to a lateral distance of 1 m

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When a load extends more than 0.4 meters beyond the side lights of your vehicle, it is legally required to make this lateral extension clearly visible to others. According to German traffic regulations, you must mark the extended load with a white light facing forward and a red light facing backward. This helps other road users recognize the size and position of your vehicle, especially at night or in poor visibility. The other options, such as using reflectors only or not marking up to 1 meter, are not permitted for this situation. Always mark extended loads as specified to avoid fines and improve road safety.

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