§ 82-6-29. Tail gates on vehicles.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for the operator of any truck, trailer or other vehicle equipped with a tail gate, to lower or open the tail gate thereon, or to suffer or permit such tail gate to be lowered or opened, except during the time the vehicle is being loading or unloaded, and except during the time the load on the vehicle necessitates a lowered or opened tail gate as a support for the load.

(b)

It shall be the duty of the operator of any such vehicle to see that the tail gate on such vehicle is kept closed or raised, except during the times hereinbefore specified.

(c)

Any person who shall violate the provisions of this Section while driving through or within the County shall be punished by a fine of not less than Five Dollars ($5.00) nor more than Twenty Dollars ($20.00) for each offense. (3-13-63; 1961 Code, § 16-166.)