Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation
sch.8-sec.47Fitting warning sign
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sch.8-sec.47 Fitting warning sign
A warning sign on a class 1 heavy vehicle must be fitted horizontally. The lower edge of the warning sign must be— above the bottom of the bumper bar; or if there is no bumper bar—at least 500mm above ground level. If the length of the warning sign is split into 2 parts, each part must be fitted at the same height as the other. (sch.8-sec.47-ssec.1) A warning sign on a class 1 heavy vehicle must be fitted horizontally. (sch.8-sec.47-ssec.2) The lower edge of the warning sign must be— above the bottom of the bumper bar; or if there is no bumper bar—at least 500mm above ground level. (sch.8-sec.47-ssec.3) If the length of the warning sign is split into 2 parts, each part must be fitted at the same height as the other.
- (a) above the bottom of the bumper bar; or
- (b) if there is no bumper bar—at least 500mm above ground level.