sch.2-sec.83Turn signals

sch.2-sec.83 Turn signals

A turn signal fitted to a heavy motor vehicle must— consist of a steady or flashing illuminated yellow sign at least 150mm long and 25mm wide that— when in operation—is kept horizontal; and when not in operation—is kept in a position so it is unlikely that the driver of another vehicle or anyone else would regard it as a signal; and be fitted to the side of the vehicle at least 500mm and not more than 2.1m above ground level, in a position so that the vehicle’s driver, from the normal driving position, can see whether the signal is in operation; and be able to be operated by the vehicle’s driver from the normal driving position; and when in operation—be visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle at a distance of 30m.

• (a) consist of a steady or flashing illuminated yellow sign at least 150mm long and 25mm wide that— (i) when in operation—is kept horizontal; and (ii) when not in operation—is kept in a position so it is unlikely that the driver of another vehicle or anyone else would regard it as a signal; and
• (i) when in operation—is kept horizontal; and
• (ii) when not in operation—is kept in a position so it is unlikely that the driver of another vehicle or anyone else would regard it as a signal; and
• (b) be fitted to the side of the vehicle at least 500mm and not more than 2.1m above ground level, in a position so that the vehicle’s driver, from the normal driving position, can see whether the signal is in operation; and
• (c) be able to be operated by the vehicle’s driver from the normal driving position; and
• (d) when in operation—be visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle at a distance of 30m.
• (i) when in operation—is kept horizontal; and
• (ii) when not in operation—is kept in a position so it is unlikely that the driver of another vehicle or anyone else would regard it as a signal; and