Div 20Other lights, reflectors, rear marking plates or signals

Division 20—Other lights, reflectors, rear marking plates or signals

114 Other lights and reflectors

dimension exemption means an exemption from a dimension requirement for a vehicle as required by the Vehicle Standards or another law of this jurisdiction;

special use vehicle means any of the following vehicles—

(a) a tow truck;

(b) a vehicle built or fitted to provide a vehicle breakdown service;

(c) a vehicle built or fitted for use in hazardous situations on a road;

(d) a vehicle used on a road under a dimension exemption;

(e) a vehicle built or fitted to accompany a vehicle mentioned in paragraph (d);

(f) a vehicle that is a bus fitted, before July 1999, with a sign telling road users that the bus carries children.

(2) An exempt vehicle may be fitted with any light or reflector.

(3) A special use vehicle may be fitted with one or more flashing yellow lights.

(4) A vehicle, other than an exempt vehicle, must not be fitted with any light or reflector not referred to in the Vehicle Standards without the written approval of the Secretary.

(5) A vehicle, other than an exempt vehicle or a special use vehicle, must not be fitted with a light that flashes without the written approval of the Secretary.

(6) A vehicle, other than an exempt vehicle, must not be fitted with a light or reflector that—

(a) shows a red light to the front; or

(b) shows a white light to the rear; or

(c) is shaped or located in a way that reduces the effectiveness of the light or reflector required to be fitted to the vehicle under this clause.

(7) Any requirements in a third edition ADR that are inconsistent with subclause (2) do not apply to an exempt vehicle.

(8) Any requirements in a third edition ADR that are inconsistent with subclause (3) do not apply to a special use vehicle.

115 Rear marking plates and conspicuity markings

Rear marking plates and conspicuity markings may be fitted to a motor vehicle or a trailer.

An example of rear marking plates.

An alternative pattern for rear marking plates.

Illustration of rear marking plates.

See also VSB 12 for requirements about "Do not overtake turning vehicle" signs that may apply to conspicuity markings fitted to a motor vehicle. VSB 12 is available from www.infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/vehicle_regulation/bulletin/ index.aspx.