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National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2006
82Effective range of headlights
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82 Effective range of headlights
(1) This rule applies to a headlight that is on at night. (2) A low‑beam headlight must illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle for at least 25 metres. (3) A high‑beam headlight must illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle for at least 50 metres. (4) However, a low‑beam headlight fitted to a motor vehicle built before 1931, or a moped, need only illuminate the road ahead of the vehicle for 12 metres.