sch.2-sec.61Reversing lights

sch.2-sec.61 Reversing lights

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. A reversing light fitted to a heavy vehicle must have its centre not more than 1.2m above ground level. 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. The third edition ADRs only allow white reversing lights. 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. 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. A yellow reversing light fitted to a heavy vehicle may also operate as a direction indicator light. (sch.2-sec.61-ssec.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. (sch.2-sec.61-ssec.2) A reversing light fitted to a heavy vehicle must have its centre not more than 1.2m above ground level. (sch.2-sec.61-ssec.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. The third edition ADRs only allow white reversing lights. (sch.2-sec.61-ssec.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. (sch.2-sec.61-ssec.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. (sch.2-sec.61-ssec.6) A yellow reversing light fitted to a heavy vehicle may also operate as a direction indicator light.