Vehicle and Traffic (Vehicle Standards) Regulations 2024
96Compulsory front reflectors on particular trailers
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96 Compulsory front reflectors on particular trailers
(1) A front-facing white or yellow reflector must be fitted towards each side of the front of –
(a) a semi-trailer, except a pole-type trailer; and
(b) the front cross-bar or bolster of a pole-type trailer; and
(c) a trailer that is at least 2.2 metres wide.
(2) Each reflector must have its centre –
(a) at the same height above ground level; and
(b) not more than 1.5 metres above ground level; and
(c) not more than 400 millimetres from the nearer side of the light vehicle.
(3) Additional front-facing reflectors may be fitted to a trailer specified in subregulation (1) in accordance with regulation 97 .