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. 116 Signalling devices (1) This clause applies to a motor vehicle if— (a) the vehicle is not fitted with a brake light or direction indicator light mentioned in Division 10 or 12 of Part 7 of Schedule 1; and (b) the construction of the vehicle would otherwise prevent the driver from hand signalling an intention— (i) to turn or move the vehicle to the right; or (ii) to stop or suddenly reduce the speed of the vehicle. (2) The vehicle must be fitted with a mechanical signalling device or a pair of turn signals. 117 Mechanical signalling devices (1) A mechanical signalling device must— (a) be fitted to the right side of the vehicle; and (b) be able to be operated by the driver from a normal driving position; and (c) consist of a white or yellow representation of an open human hand at least 15 centimetres long; and (d) be constructed so that the driver of the vehicle can keep the device— (i) in a neutral position so it is unlikely that the driver of another vehicle or anyone else would regard it as a signal; and (ii) in a horizontal position with the palm of the hand facing forwards and the fingers pointing out at a right angle to the vehicle to signal an intention to turn or move right; and (iii) with the palm of the hand facing forwards and the fingers pointing upwards to signal an intention to stop or reduce speed suddenly. (2) When the mechanical signalling device is in a position referred to in subclause (1)(d)(ii) or (iii), the complete hand must be clearly visible from both the front and the rear of the vehicle, at a distance of 30 metres. 118 Turn signals A turn signal must— (a) consist of a steady or flashing illuminated yellow sign at least 15 centimetres long and 25 millimetres wide that— (i) when in operation, is kept horizontal; and (ii) when not in operation, is kept in a position so it is unlikely that the driver of another vehicle or anyone else would regard it as a signal; and (b) be fitted to the side of the motor vehicle at least 50 centimetres and not over 2·1 metres above ground level, in a position so the driver of the vehicle, from the normal driving position, can see whether the signal is in operation; and (c) be able to be operated by the driver from the normal driving position; and (d) when in operation, be visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle at a distance of 30 metres.