Indicator apparatus and related methods for use with vehicles

An apparatus comprising:

• a controller configured to:
• determine a weight of a vehicle via a sensor;
• compare the weight to a threshold weight, the threshold weight based on a capacity of the vehicle;
• and
• control an exterior light of the vehicle based on the comparison to visually indicate a load status of the vehicle.

An apparatus comprising:

• a controller configured to:
• determine, via a sensor, a load associated with a vehicle during a loading event;
• compare the load to a threshold load;
• and
• control an external light or a horn of the vehicle based on the comparison to indicate a load status of the vehicle.

An apparatus comprising:

• a controller configured to:
• determine, via a sensor, a parameter associated with a vehicle;
• compare the parameter to a threshold parameter;
• and
• control an exterior light of the vehicle based on the comparison to indicate a status of the vehicle.