2007-12-06 06:09:23 · 8 answers · asked by Old Man 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Because the door goes beyond the bumper, it is.
If you have the gate down, you need to put a flag (red rag etc.) on the end of the tailgate to warn other drivers.
2007-12-06 06:31:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As I recall the aero dynamics of a truck with the tailgate down gets better gas mileage.
Of course if you had loose items in the back that could fall out..... perhaps the Police officers was trying to avoid some type of accident.
2007-12-06 06:15:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Keeping it up seems to be a sensible safe and considerate way of driving unless you have a clearly marked overhanging load. I do not know about legality but I'm sure he could pick you up on something else if he tried to
2007-12-06 06:15:59 · answer #3 · answered by Scouse 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depends...was the tailgate obstructing the view of your tail lights? If not no its not illegal...
2007-12-06 06:16:43 · answer #4 · answered by tom_allen95 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can always ask the cop to show you the actual state regulation they are referring to. Most of them carry the entire state vehicle code in their car, at least in CA. Most are glad to assist.
If you find one that is not otherwise busy, you can ask him politely to help you find the code the other officer was referring to.
2007-12-06 06:18:05 · answer #5 · answered by Barry C 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes because if you were rearended by a small car the tailgate could potentially become a guilotene blade, turning what would have been a simple crash into a vehicular homocide.
2007-12-06 06:18:42 · answer #6 · answered by Loop 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Not in Washington. Don't know your state, not even going to guess.
2007-12-06 06:12:26 · answer #7 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should keep it up.
2007-12-06 06:13:41 · answer #8 · answered by schneider2294@sbcglobal.net 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋