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National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2006
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National Transport Commission (Road Transport Legislation – Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2006
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(1) A vehicle must have at least 1 tail light fitted on or towards the rear of the vehicle. (2) A motor trike with 2 rear wheels, or a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, built after 1959 must have at least 1 tail light fitted on or towards each side of the rear of the vehicle. (3) A trailer built after June 1973 must have at least 1 tail light fitted on or towards each side of the rear of the vehicle. (4) The centre of a tail light mentioned in subrule (1), (2) or (3) must not be over: (a) 1.5 metres above ground level; or (b) if it is not practicable to fit the light lower—2.1 metres above ground level. (5) A vehicle may have 1 or more additional tail lights at any height above ground level.