Part 5Vehicle marking

Part 5—Vehicle marking This Part contains requirements for a vehicle that help to identify the vehicle and, if the vehicle is unusually long, to warn other motorists. 56—Engine and vehicle identification numbers number includes letter. (2) A motor vehicle must have an individual engine identification number clearly stamped, embossed or otherwise permanently marked on it. (3) A motor vehicle built after 1930 must have the engine identification number on its engine block or the main component of its engine. (4) A vehicle must have an individual vehicle identification number clearly stamped, embossed or otherwise permanently marked on a substantial part of its frame or chassis. (5) An engine or vehicle identification number must be located where a person can read it easily without having to use tools to remove a part of the vehicle that would otherwise obstruct the person's view. 57—White or silver band on certain vehicles (1) This rule applies to a vehicle that— (a) is at least 2.2 metres wide; and (b) has a body with a vertical measurement under 300 millimetres at the rear, measured from the lowest point of the body above ground level to the highest point; and (c) is not fitted with rear marking plates or conspicuity markings in accordance with rule 115. (2) The vehicle must have a white or silver band at least 75 millimetres high across the full width of the rearmost part of the body of the vehicle.