Section 4924 - Limitations on length of projecting loads(a) General rule.--Subject to the provisions of this subchapter limiting the length of vehicles and loads, the load upon any vehicle or the load upon the front vehicle of a combination of vehicles shall not extend more than three feet beyond the foremost part of the vehicle, and the load upon any vehicle operated alone or the load, other than a nondivisible load, upon the rear vehicle of a combination shall not extend more than six feet beyond the rear of the bed or body of such vehicle.(b) Red flags and lights.--If the load on any vehicle extends more than four feet beyond the rear of the vehicle, a red flag or cloth not less than 12 inches square shall be displayed at the end of the load. During hours of darkness, a red light shall be displayed in the same position in lieu of the flag or cloth.(c) Compliance with maximum length limitations.--Subsection (a) does not permit loads to exceed the maximum limits set forth in section 4923 (relating to length of vehicles).(d) Exceptions.--Except for subsection (b), this section does not apply to a motor vehicle specifically designed and being used to: (1) transport roof trusses; or(2) transport live trees for transplanting. 1976, June 17, P.L. 162, No. 81, § 1, effective 7/1/1977. Amended 1987, Nov. 23, P.L. 399, No. 82, § 7, effective in 60 days; 1993, May 20, P.L. 30, No. 10, § 9, effective in 60 days.