Heavy Vehicle (Vehicle Standards) National Regulation (NSW)
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81 Signalling devices
81 Signalling devices
(1) This section applies to a heavy motor vehicle if—
(a) the vehicle is not fitted with a brake light mentioned in Division 10 or a direction indicator light mentioned in Division 12; and
(b) the vehicle’s construction would otherwise prevent the driver in the normal driving position from hand signalling an intention—
(i) to turn or move the vehicle to the right; or
(ii) to stop or suddenly reduce the vehicle’s speed.
(2) The heavy motor vehicle must be fitted with—
(a) a mechanical signalling device complying with section 82; or
(b) a pair of turn signals complying with section 83.