Transport Operations (Road Use Management—Vehicle Standards and Safety) Regulation 2021
sch.1-sec.96Reversing lights
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sch.1-sec.96 Reversing lights
One or more reversing lights may be fitted to the rear of a vehicle and on each side of the vehicle towards its rear. A reversing light fitted to a vehicle must have its centre not more than 1.2m above ground level. When on, a reversing light fitted to a vehicle must show a white or yellow light to the rear, or to the side and rear, of the vehicle. Third edition ADRs only allow white reversing lights. A reversing light fitted to a motor vehicle must be wired so it operates only when the vehicle is reversing or in reverse gear. A reversing light fitted to a trailer must be wired so it operates only when a motor vehicle towing the trailer is reversing or in reverse gear. A yellow reversing light fitted to a vehicle may also operate as a direction indicator light for the vehicle. (sch.1-sec.96-ssec.1) One or more reversing lights may be fitted to the rear of a vehicle and on each side of the vehicle towards its rear. (sch.1-sec.96-ssec.2) A reversing light fitted to a vehicle must have its centre not more than 1.2m above ground level. (sch.1-sec.96-ssec.3) When on, a reversing light fitted to a vehicle must show a white or yellow light to the rear, or to the side and rear, of the vehicle. Third edition ADRs only allow white reversing lights. (sch.1-sec.96-ssec.4) A reversing light fitted to a motor vehicle must be wired so it operates only when the vehicle is reversing or in reverse gear. (sch.1-sec.96-ssec.5) A reversing light fitted to a trailer must be wired so it operates only when a motor vehicle towing the trailer is reversing or in reverse gear. (sch.1-sec.96-ssec.6) A yellow reversing light fitted to a vehicle may also operate as a direction indicator light for the vehicle.