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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 pair of side marker lights must be fitted towards the rear of the sides of a motor vehicle that is over 7.5 metres long and at least 2.2 metres wide. (2) A pole‑type trailer, and a motor vehicle built to tow a pole‑type trailer, with at least 1 cross‑bar or bolster must have a side marker light fitted to each side of the back or only cross‑bar or bolster. (3) A pole‑type trailer with 2 or more cross‑bars or bolsters may also have a side marker light fitted to each side of the front cross‑bar or bolster. (4) At least 2 side marker lights must be fitted to each side of: (a) a trailer, except a pole‑type trailer, that is at least 2.2 metres wide and not over 7.5 metres long; and (b) a semi‑trailer that is not over 7.5 metres long. (5) At least 3 side marker lights must be fitted to each side of: (a) a trailer, except a pole‑type trailer, that is at least 2.2 metres wide and over 7.5 metres long; and (b) a semi‑trailer that is over 7.5 metres long. (6) For subrules (1), (4) and (5), the width of a vehicle is measured disregarding any anti‑skid device mounted on wheels, central tyre inflation systems, lights, mirrors, reflectors, signalling devices and tyre pressure gauges.