Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2024
77Rear clearance lights
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77 Rear clearance lights
(1) Rear clearance lights may only be fitted to a light vehicle that is at least 1.8 metres wide.
(2) A pair of rear clearance lights must be fitted to the rear of a light vehicle that is at least 2.2 metres wide.
(3) The centre of a rear clearance light must be –
(a) not more than 400 millimetres from the nearer side of the light vehicle; and
(b) if practicable, at least 600 millimetres above ground level.
(4) When on, a rear clearance light must –
(a) show a red light visible 200 metres from the rear of the light vehicle; and
(b) not use more than 7 watts power.