57Performance of side marker lights

57 Performance of side marker lights

57 Performance of side marker lights

(1) When on, a side marker light fitted to a heavy vehicle must—

(a) show a light visible 200m from the vehicle; and

(b) not use more than 7W.

(2) When on, a side marker light fitted to a heavy vehicle must show—

(a) to the front of the vehicle—a yellow light; and

(b) to the rear of the vehicle—

(i) if the light also operates as a rear light or reflector—a red light; and

(ii) in any other case—a red or yellow light.

(3) If a pole-type trailer with 2 or more cross-bars or bolsters has side marker lights permitted by section 55(3)—

(a) the side marker lights fitted to the front cross-bar or bolster must, when on, show a yellow light; and

(b) the side marker lights fitted to the back cross-bar or bolster must, when on, show—

(i) if the light also operates as a rear light or reflector—a red light; and

(ii) in any other case—a red or yellow light.