Div 6Tail lights

Division 6—Tail lights 82 Tail lights generally (1) A vehicle must have at least one 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 one 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 one tail light fitted on or towards each side of the rear of the vehicle. (4) The centre of a tail light mentioned in subclause (1), (2) or (3) must not be more than— (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 one or more additional tail lights at any height above ground level. 83 Pattern of fitting tail lights (1) If only one tail light is fitted to a vehicle, it must be fitted in the centre or to the right of the centre of the vehicle's rear. (3) If 2 or more tail lights are fitted to a vehicle, at least 2 must be fitted as a pair. Figure 12: Illustration of location of tail lights on a vehicle. (4) Tail lights fitted in accordance with this Division may also serve as rear clearance lights if they are fitted to a vehicle in accordance with clause 89(3). 84 Performance of tail lights (1) When on, a tail light of a vehicle must— (a) show a red light visible 200 metres from the rear of the vehicle; and (2) A tail light fitted to a street rod vehicle may incorporate a blue lens not over 20 millimetres in diameter. 85 Wiring of tail lights A tail light of a motor vehicle must be wired to come on, and stay on, when a parking light or headlight on the vehicle is on, unless an external switch is fitted to operate the tail light. Division 7—Number plate lights