Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021
sch.1-sec.118Turn signals
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sch.1-sec.118 Turn signals
A turn signal fitted to a motor vehicle must— consist of a steady or flashing illuminated yellow sign of at least 150mm long and 25mm wide that— when in operation—is kept horizontal; and 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 be fitted to the side of the vehicle at least 500mm, but not more than 2.1m, above ground level, in a position so the driver, in the normal driving position of the vehicle, can see whether the signal is in operation; and be able to be operated by the driver from the normal driving position of the vehicle; and when in operation, be visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle at a distance of at least 30m.
- (a) consist of a steady or flashing illuminated yellow sign of at least 150mm long and 25mm 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
- (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 vehicle at least 500mm, but not more than 2.1m, above ground level, in a position so the driver, in the normal driving position of the vehicle, can see whether the signal is in operation; and
- (c) be able to be operated by the driver from the normal driving position of the vehicle; and
- (d) when in operation, be visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle at a distance of at least 30m.
- (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