Road Traffic (Light Vehicle Standards) Rules 2018
Div 17Side reflectors
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Division 17—Side reflectors 106—Compulsory side reflectors on pole‑type trailers (1) Yellow or red side‑facing reflectors must be fitted to the pole of a pole‑type trailer so— (a) 1 reflector is fitted to the middle third of the left and right faces of the pole; and (b) the front reflector is not over 3 metres from the front of the trailer; and (c) the other reflectors are not over 3 metres apart. (2) Additional side‑facing reflectors may be fitted to a pole‑type trailer in accordance with rule 107. 107—Optional side reflectors (1) A vehicle may be fitted with side‑facing reflectors. (2) A side‑facing reflector— (a) towards the front of the vehicle must be white or yellow; and (b) towards the rear of the vehicle must be yellow or red; and (c) on the central part of the vehicle must be yellow.