Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 171 - Public Safety Department
Chapter 7440 - SLOW-MOVING VEHICLE EMBLEMS
Part 7440.0500 - STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS FOR MOUNTING

Subpart 1. Location.

The SMV emblem or alternative SMV emblem must be mounted point up, as shown in part 7440.9920 in a plane perpendicular to the direction of travel. It must be placed centrally at the rear of the vehicle, unobscured, and two to six feet above the ground measured to the lower edge of the emblem.

Subp. 2. Attachment.

The SMV emblem or alternate SMV emblem may be permanently attached to the vehicle or equipment when practical. Unless the SMV emblem or alternate SMV emblem is attached directly and permanently to the vehicle, it must be mounted by using devices designed to hold the emblem in the position and location specified in subpart 1. The SMV emblem mounting device referred to in Minnesota Statutes, section 169.522 must be the socket specified in the ASAE Standard S277 current at the time of manufacture or assembly of the SMV emblem or alternate SMV emblem.

Subp. 3. Limitations.

The emblem shall not replace any other lamps, lights, reflectors, or warning devices required by law or rule and is not to be used as a clearance marker for wide equipment.