National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2006
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100 Reversing lights
(1) One or more reversing lights may be fitted to the rear of a vehicle and on each side towards the rear of the vehicle. (2) A reversing light must have its centre not over 1.2 metres above ground level. (3) When on, a reversing light must show a white or yellow light to the rear or to the side and rear of the vehicle.
Note: Third edition ADRs only allow white reversing lights.
(4) A reversing light fitted to a 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 trailer must be wired so it operates only when a motor vehicle towing the trailer is reversing or in reverse gear. (6) A yellow reversing light may also operate as a direction indicator light.