Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2024
104Signalling devices
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104 Signalling devices
(1) This regulation applies to a light motor vehicle if –
(a) it is not fitted with –
(i) a brake light as specified in Division 10 ; or
(ii) a direction indicator light as specified in Division 12 ; or
(iii) either a brake light or a direction indicator light as so specified; and
(b) the construction of the vehicle prevents the driver from hand signalling an intention –
(i) to turn or move the vehicle to the right; or
(ii) to stop, or suddenly reduce the speed of, the vehicle.
(2) A light motor vehicle specified in subregulation (1) must be fitted with a mechanical signalling device in accordance with regulation 105 or, if the vehicle is only lacking direction indicator lights, a pair of turn signals in accordance with regulation 106 .