Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation (NSW)
61Reversing lights
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61 Reversing lights
61 Reversing lights
(1) One or more reversing lights may be fitted to the rear of a heavy vehicle and on each side towards the rear of the vehicle.
(2) A reversing light fitted to a heavy vehicle must have its centre not more than 1.2m above ground level.
(3) When on, a reversing light fitted to a heavy vehicle must show a white or yellow light to the rear or to the side and rear of the vehicle.
Note—
The third edition ADRs only allow white reversing lights.
(4) A reversing light fitted to a heavy motor vehicle must be wired so it operates only when the vehicle is reversing or in reverse gear.
(5) A reversing light fitted to a heavy trailer must be wired so it operates only when the towing vehicle is reversing or in reverse gear.
(6) A yellow reversing light fitted to a heavy vehicle may also operate as a direction indicator light.