Section 564.10  Purpose

 

The purpose of this Part is to provide specifications and mounting requirements for slow-moving vehicle emblems as required by Section 12-709 of the Illinois Vehicle Code (the Code) [625 ILCS 5/12-709].

 

Section 564.20  Applicability

 

Section 12-709 of the Code provides:

 

a)         Every animal drawn vehicle, farm tractor, implement of husbandry and special mobile equipment, when operated on a highway must display a slow-moving vehicle emblem mounted on the rear except as provided in subsection (b) of this Section.  Special mobile equipment is exempt when operated within the limits of a construction or maintenance project where traffic control devices are used in compliance with the applicable provisions of the manual and specifications adopted under Section 11-301 of the Illinois Vehicle Code.

 

b)         Every vehicle or unit described in subsection (a) of this Section when operated in combination on a highway must display a slow-moving vehicle emblem as follows:

 

1)         Where the towed unit or any load thereon partially or totally obscures the slow-moving vehicle emblem on the towing unit, the towed unit shall be equipped with a slow-moving vehicle emblem.  In such cases the towing unit need not display the emblem.

 

2)         Where the slow-moving vehicle emblem on the towing unit is not obscured by the towed unit or its load, then either or both may be equipped with the required emblem but it shall be sufficient if either displays it.

 

3)         A registered truck towed behind a farm tractor in conformity with the provisions of Section 11-1418 of the Illinois Vehicle Code must display a slow-moving vehicle emblem in the manner provided by this Part while being towed on a highway if the emblem on the towing vehicle is partially or totally obscured. (Section 12-709 of the Code)

 

Section 564.30  Definitions

 

"American Society of Agricultural Engineers" or "ASAE" means a professional and technical organization, of members worldwide, who are dedicated to the advancement of engineering applicable to agricultural, food, and biological systems.  ASAE standards are developed and adopted to meet standardization needs in areas that include, but are not limited to, agricultural field equipment and farmstead equipment.

 

"Department" means the Illinois Department of Transportation.

 

"Highway" means the entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel or located on public school property. (Section 1-126 of the Code)

 

"Illinois Vehicle Code" or "the Code" means 625 ILCS 5.

 

"Slow-moving vehicle identification emblem" means a red-orange fluorescent equilateral triangle with a red retroreflective border positioned with a point of the triangle up.

 

Section 564.40  Incorporation by Reference of ASAE S276.5, February 2003

 

This Part incorporates by reference ASAE S276.5, February 2003, that is the basis and guideline for the Department’s policies on the specifications and mounting of the slow-moving vehicle identification emblem.  The ASAE S276.5 is incorporated as a part of this Part and is effective as indicated, not including any later amendments or editions.   The ASAE S276.5 is available for public inspection at the Division of Traffic Safety, DOT Annex Building, 3215 Executive Park Drive, Commercial Vehicle Safety Section, 3^rd Floor, Springfield, Illinois.  Additionally, a copy of the standard may be purchased from the American Society of Agricultural Engineers, 2950 Niles Rd., St. Joseph MI 49085-9659. 

Section 564.APPENDIX A  Highlights of ASAE S276.5, February 2003

 

The following highlights are actual specifications from the ASAE S276.5, February 2003 document and are being provided to assist in the purchase of the appropriate emblem and in the proper mounting of the emblem on a vehicle.  However, the specifications in this Appendix A are not all-inclusive.  While the description, material and mounting requirements found in subsection (a) through (c) of Appendix A are the same as those contained in ASAE 276.5, February 2003,  additional specifications applicable to the manufacturers of the emblem are incorporated by reference at Section 564.40 and are contained in the actual ASAE 276.5, February 2003 document.

 

a)         Description

 

1)         The identification emblem consists of a fluorescent, orange equilateral triangle with a red retroreflective border positioned with a point of the triangle up.  The red-orange fluorescent triangle provides for daylight identification.  The red retro-reflective border appears as a hollow red triangle in the path of motor vehicle headlights at night.  The emblem may be movable or vehicular mounted.

 

2)         The emblem manufacturer’s name and company address will be on the face of the emblem, along with a statement certifying that the emblem is in compliance with ASAE S276.5.  This information shall be clearly and permanently marked on the face of the emblem.  It will appear only in the lower center or lower right-hand corner of the emblem.  On movable emblems, the information may be located on the reverse side of the backing material.

 

b)         Material Requirements

 

1)         Visibility of retroreflective materials.  The emblem shall be visible at night as a hollow red triangle from all distances between 600 and 1000 feet from the rear when directly in front of lawful vehicle low beam headlights.

 

2)         Visibility of fluorescent materials.  The emblem shall be visible in the daylight as a red-orange fluorescent triangle from all distances between 600 and 1000 feet.

 

c)         Position of Emblem

 

1)         The emblem shall be mounted with the point of the triangle upward.

 

2)         Emblems shall be mounted in a plane perpendicular to the direction of travel and ± 20 degrees from the vertical.  The emblem shall be visible from the rear of a slow-moving vehicle.

 

3)         The emblem shall be displayed as near to the rear and centered, or as near to the left of center of the vehicle or equipment as practical.  It shall be located 2 to 10 feet above the ground measured from the lower edge of the emblem.

 

4)         The emblem shall be securely and rigidly affixed to the equipment.  Movable emblems may be mounted by using the socket and bracket specified in ANSI/ASAE S277, or by other means that provide secure and rigid attachment.

 

5)         The effective reflectivity and fluorescence of the emblem shall be unobscured to the extent that the triangular shape is readily identifiable both day and night.