96Performance of side marker lights

96 Performance of side marker lights

(1) When on, a side marker light fitted to a vehicle must: (a) show a light visible 200 metres from the vehicle; and (b) not use over 7 watts power. (2) When on, a side marker light fitted to a vehicle must show: (a) to the front of the vehicle—a yellow light; and (b) to the rear of the vehicle: (i) if the light also operates as a rear light or reflector—a red light; and (ii) in any other case—a red or yellow light. (3) However, if a pole‑type trailer with 2 or more cross‑bars or bolsters has the side marker lights permitted by rule 94(3): (a) the side marker lights fitted to the front cross‑bar or bolster may comply with subrule (2)(a) only; and (b) the side marker lights fitted to the back cross‑bar or bolster may comply with subrule (2)(b) only.