70Tail lights generally

70 Tail lights generally

(1)  A light vehicle must have at least one tail light fitted on or towards the rear of the vehicle.

(2)  A motor trike with 2 rear wheels, or a light motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, built after 1959 must have at least one tail light fitted on or towards each side of the rear of the vehicle.

(3)  A light trailer built after June 1973 must have at least one tail light fitted on or towards each side of the rear of the vehicle.

(4)  The centre of a tail light specified in subregulation (1) , (2) or (3) must not be more than –

(a) 1.5 metres above ground level; or

(b) if it is not practicable to fit the light lower, 2.1 metres above ground level.

(5)  A light vehicle may have one or more additional tail lights at any height above ground level.