Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021
sch.1-sec.89Rear clearance lights
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sch.1-sec.89 Rear clearance lights
Rear clearance lights may only be fitted to a vehicle that is at least 1.8m wide. A pair of rear clearance lights must be fitted to the rear of a vehicle that is at least 2.2m wide. The centre of a rear clearance light must be fitted— not more than 400mm from the nearer side of the vehicle; and if practicable, at least 600mm above ground level. When on, a rear clearance light must— show a red light visible at least 200m from the rear of the vehicle; and not use more than 7W. (sch.1-sec.89-ssec.1) Rear clearance lights may only be fitted to a vehicle that is at least 1.8m wide. (sch.1-sec.89-ssec.2) A pair of rear clearance lights must be fitted to the rear of a vehicle that is at least 2.2m wide. (sch.1-sec.89-ssec.3) The centre of a rear clearance light must be fitted— not more than 400mm from the nearer side of the vehicle; and if practicable, at least 600mm above ground level. (sch.1-sec.89-ssec.4) When on, a rear clearance light must— show a red light visible at least 200m from the rear of the vehicle; and not use more than 7W.
- (a) not more than 400mm from the nearer side of the vehicle; and
- (b) if practicable, at least 600mm above ground level.
- (a) show a red light visible at least 200m from the rear of the vehicle; and
- (b) not use more than 7W.