4501-13-02. Backing material for movable SMV emblem

(A) The size of the backing material for movable SMV emblems shall be as shown in figure 2 of ANSI/ASAE "S 276.7(SEP2010)."

(B) Backing material for movable emblems shall be equivalent to 1.0 mm ( 0.04 in.) minimum thickness aluminum; 22-gauge 0.8 mm ( 0.03 in.) minimum thickness millgalvanized coated sheet steel; or 2.0 mm ( 0.08 in.) minimum thickness ABS plastic as specified in "ASTM D4673" (2011) or 2.00 mm ( 0.08 in.) high impact polystyrene plastic as specified in "ASTM D4549" (2011).

(C) The backing material shall be weatherable, semi-rigid and have a surface receptive to a durable bond. The edges of the backing material shall be shaped to minimize personal injury during handling and when mounted on a slow-moving vehicle.

(D) The backing material for movable SMV emblems shall be as large or larger than the slow-moving vehicle identification emblem.

(E) All of these requirements are minimal and do not preclude the use of materials having superior performance.

Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 3/9/2020 and 03/01/2025
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: 4513.11
Rule Amplifies: 4513.11
Prior Effective Dates: 04/01/1966, 12/01/1977, 08/11/2005, 05/27/2010, 05/25/2015

Prior History: (Effective: 5/25/2015
Five Year Review (FYR) Dates: 03/10/2015 and 03/09/2020
Promulgated Under: 119.03
Statutory Authority: R.C. 4513.11
Rule Amplifies: R.C. 4513.11
Prior Effective Dates: 04/01/66, 12/01/77, 08/11/05, 05/27/10)