80Performance of side-marker lights fitted to light vehicles

80 Performance of side-marker lights fitted to light vehicles

(1)  When on, a side-marker light fitted to a light vehicle must –

(a) show a light visible 200 metres from the vehicle; and

(b) not use more than 7 watts power.

(2)  When on, a side-marker light fitted to a light vehicle must show –

(a) to the front of the vehicle, a yellow light; and

(b) to the rear of the vehicle –

(i) if the light also operates as a rear light or reflector, a red light; and

(ii) in any other case, a red or yellow light.

(3)  Despite subregulation (2) , if a pole-type trailer with 2 or more cross-bars or bolsters has the side-marker lights permitted by regulation 79(3) –

(a) the side-marker lights fitted to the front cross-bar or bolster may comply with subregulation (2)(a) only; and

(b) the side-marker lights fitted to the back cross-bar or bolster may comply with subregulation (2)(b) only.