sch.1-sec.86Number plate lights

sch.1-sec.86 Number plate lights

At least 1 number plate light must be fitted to the rear of a vehicle. When on, a number plate light must illuminate a number plate fitted to the rear of the vehicle with white light, so the characters on the number plate can be read at night at least 20m from the rear of the vehicle. A number plate light— may be combined with another light; and must not project white light to the rear of the vehicle other than by reflection; and must not obscure the characters of the number plate; and must be wired to come on, and stay on, when a parking light, headlight or tail light on the vehicle is on. (sch.1-sec.86-ssec.1) At least 1 number plate light must be fitted to the rear of a vehicle. (sch.1-sec.86-ssec.2) When on, a number plate light must illuminate a number plate fitted to the rear of the vehicle with white light, so the characters on the number plate can be read at night at least 20m from the rear of the vehicle. (sch.1-sec.86-ssec.3) A number plate light— may be combined with another light; and must not project white light to the rear of the vehicle other than by reflection; and must not obscure the characters of the number plate; and must be wired to come on, and stay on, when a parking light, headlight or tail light on the vehicle is on.

• (a) may be combined with another light; and
• (b) must not project white light to the rear of the vehicle other than by reflection; and
• (c) must not obscure the characters of the number plate; and
• (d) must be wired to come on, and stay on, when a parking light, headlight or tail light on the vehicle is on.