Road Transport Reform (Heavy Vehicle Standards) Regulations
Part 2GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
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PART 2—GENERAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
2.1 Steering 12
2.2 Turning ability 13
2.3 Ability to travel backwards and forwards 13
2.4 External or internal protrusions 13
2.5 Driver’s view and control of vehicle 14
2.6 Seating 14
2.7 Mudguards 15
2.8 Horns and alarms 16
2.9 Rear-vision mirrors 17
2.10 Automatic transmissions 17
2.11 Diesel engines 18
2.12 Bonnet latching 18
2.13 Electrical wiring, connections and installations 18
2.14 Television and visual display units 19
2.15 Windscreens and windows 20
2.16 Window tinting 20
2.17 Windscreen wipers and washers 21
2.18 Wheels and tyres 22
2.19 Tyre tread 23