Chapter 158 VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC.

158-46   TAILGATES ON VEHICLES

It shall be unlawful for the operator of any truck, trailer or other vehicle equipped with a tailgate to lower or open the tailgate thereon, or to suffer or permit such tailgate to be lowered or opened, except during the time the vehicle is being loaded or unloaded, and except during the time the load on the vehicle necessitates a lowered or opened tailgate as a support for the load.  It shall be the duty of the operator of any such vehicle to see that the tailgate on such vehicle is kept closed or raised, except during the times hereinbefore specified.  Any person who shall violate the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine of not less than five dollars ($5.) nor more than twenty dollars ($20.) for each offense.