I19SCHEDULE 1OBLIGATORY LAMPS, REFLECTORS, REAR MARKINGS AND DEVICES

(Regulation 18)

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I19

Sch. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Amendments (Textual)
TABLE IMotor vehicle having three or more wheels not being a vehicle to which any other Table in this Schedule applies

(1)

(2)

(3)

Type of lamp, reflector, rear marking or device

Schedule in which relevant installation and performance requirements are specified

Exceptions

Front position lamp

Schedule 2: Part I

None.

Dim-dip device or running lamp

Schedule 3: Part I

A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 40 mph;

A vehicle first used before 1st April 1987;

A home forces' vehicle;

A vehicle in respect of which the following conditions are satisfied–

  1. a

    there is fitted to the vehicle all the lighting and light-signalling devices listed in items 1.5.7 to 1.5.20 of Annex I of F1Community Directive 76/756/EEC as last amended by Directive 89/278/EEC or Community Directive 76/756/EEC as last amended by Directive 91/663/ EEC, as amended, which are required to be fitted under that Annex; and

  2. b

    all those devices are so installed that they comply with the requirements set out in items 3 and 4 of that Annex including, in particular, item 4.2.6 (Alignment of dipped-beam headlamps).

Dipped-beam headlamp

Schedule 4: Part I

A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 15 mph;

A vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 being an agricultural vehicle or a works truck;

A vehicle first used before 1st January 1931.

Main-beam headlamp

Schedule 5: Part I

A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph;

A vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 being an agricultural vehicle or a works truck;

A vehicle first used before 1st January 1931.

Direction indicator

Schedule 7: Part I

An invalid carriage having a maximum speed not exceeding 4 mph and any other vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 15 mph;

An agricultural vehicle having an unladen weight not exceeding 255 kg;

A vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 being an agricultural vehicle, an industrial tractor or a works truck;

A vehicle first used before 1st January 1936.

Hazard warning signal device

Schedule 8: Part I

A vehicle not required to be fitted with direction indicators;

A vehicle first used before 1st April 1986.

Side marker lamp

Schedule 9: Part I

A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph;

A passenger vehicle;

An incomplete vehicle proceeding to a works for completion or to a place where it is to be stored or displayed for sale;

A vehicle the overall length of which does not exceed 6 m;

A vehicle first used before 1st April 1991;

F4A vehicle first used before 1st April 1996 in respect of which the following conditions are satisfied–

  1. a

    there is fitted to the vehicle all the lighting and light-signalling devices listed in items 1.5.7 to 1.5.20 of Annex I of F2Community Directive 76/756/EEC as last amended by Directive 89/278/EEC or Community Directive 76/756/EEC as last amended by Directive 91/663/ EEC, as amended, which are required to be fitted under that Annex; and

  2. b

    all those devices are so installed that they comply with the requirements set out in items 3 and 4 of that Annex including, in particular, item 4.2.6 (Alignment of dipped-beam headlamps).

Rear position lamp

Schedule 10: Part I

None.

Rear fog lamp

Schedule 11: Part I

A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph;

A vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 being an agricultural vehicle or a works truck;

A vehicle first used before 1st April 1980;

A vehicle having an overall width which does not exceed 1300 mm.

Stop lamp

Schedule 12: Part I

A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph;

A vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 being an agricultural vehicle or a works truck;

A vehicle first used before 1st January 1936.

End-outline marker lamp

Schedule 13: Part I

A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph;

A motor vehicle having an overall width not exceeding 2100 mm;

An incomplete vehicle proceeding to a works for completion or to a place where it is to be stored or displayed for sale;

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1991.

Rear registration plate lamp

Schedule 15.

A vehicle not required to be fitted with a rear registration plate;

A works truck.

Side retro reflector

Schedule 17: Part I

A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph;

A goods vehicle–

  1. a

    first used on or after 1st April 1986, the overall length of which does not exceed 6 m; or

  2. b

    first used before 1st April 1986, the overall length of which does not exceed 8 m;

A passenger vehicle;

An incomplete vehicle proceeding to a works for completion or to a place where it is to be stored or displayed for sale;

A vehicle primarily constructed for moving excavated material and being used by virtue of an Order under section 44 of the Act;

A mobile crane or engineering plant.

Rear retro reflector

Schedule 18: Part I

None.

Rear marking

Schedule 19: Part I

A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph;

A vehicle first used before 1st August 1982, the unladen weight of which does not exceed 3050 kg;

A vehicle the maximum gross weight of which does not exceed 7500 kg;

A passenger vehicle not being an articulated bus;

A tractive unit for an articulated vehicle;

An incomplete vehicle proceeding to a works for completion or to a place where it is to be stored or displayed for sale;

A vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 being an agricultural vehicle, a works truck or engineering plant;

A vehicle first used before 1st January 1940;

A home forces' vehicle;

A vehicle constructed or adapted for–

  1. a

    fire fighting or fire salvage;

  2. b

    servicing or controlling aircraft;

  3. c

    heating and dispensing tar or other material for the construction or maintenance of roads; or

  4. d

    transporting two or more vehicles or vehicle bodies or two or more boatsF32;

    F33A vehicle fitted with conspicuity markings to the rear where the fitting of those markings complies with the mandatory or optional ECE conspicuity requirements.

F70Daytime running lamp

Schedule 24

A vehicle first registered before 1st March 2018.

F70Headlamp cleaning device

A vehicle not required by the Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations F742020, or by Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, to be fitted with a headlamp cleaning device

F70Reversing lamp

Schedule 14: Part 1

A vehicle not required by the Road Vehicles (Approval) Regulations F742020, or by Regulation (EU) 2018/858 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2018 on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles, to be fitted with reversing lamps.

TABLE IISolo motor bicycle and motor bicycle combination

(1)

(2)

(3)

Type of lamp or reflector

Schedule in which relevant installation and performance requirements are specified

Exceptions

Front position lamp

Schedule 2: Part I

A solo motor bicycle fitted with a headlamp.

Dipped-beam headlamp

Schedule 4: Part I

A vehicle first used before 1st January 1931.

Main-beam headlamp

Schedule 5: Part I

A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph;

A vehicle first used before 1st January 1972 and having an engine with a capacity of less than 50 cc;

A vehicle first used before 1st January 1931.

Direction indicator

Schedule 7: Part I

A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph;

A vehicle first used before 1st April 1986;

A vehicle which is constructed or adapted primarily for use off roads (whether by reason of its tyres, suspension, ground clearance or otherwise) and which can carry only one person or which, in the case of a motor bicycle combination, can carry only the rider and one passenger in the sidecar.

Rear position lamp

Schedule 10: Part I

None.

Stop lamp

Schedule 12: Part I

A vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph;

A vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and having an engine with a capacity of less than 50 cc;

A vehicle first used before 1st January 1936.

Rear registration plate lamp

Schedule 15

A vehicle not required to be fitted with a rear registration plate.

Rear retro reflector

Schedule 18: Part I

None.

TABLE IIIPedal cycle

(1)

(2)

(3)

Type of lamp or reflector

Schedule in which relevant installation and performance requirements are specified

Exceptions

Front position lamp

Schedule 2: Part I

None.

Rear position lamp

Schedule 10: Part I

None.

Rear retro reflector

Schedule 18: Part I

None.

Pedal retro reflector

Schedule 20: Part I

A pedal cycle manufactured before 1st October 1985.

TABLE IVPedestrian-controlled vehicle, horse-drawn vehicle and track-laying vehicle

(1)

(2)

(3)

Type of lamp or reflector

Schedule in which relevant installation and performance requirements are specified

Exceptions

Front position lamp

Schedule 2: Part I

None.

Rear position lamp

Schedule 10: Part I

None.

Rear retro reflector

Schedule 18: Part I

None.

TABLE VVehicle drawn or propelled by hand

(1)

(2)

(3)

Type of lamp or reflector

Schedule in which relevant installation and performance requirements are specified

Exceptions

Front position lamp

Schedule 2: Part I

None.

Rear position lamp

Schedule 10: Part I

A vehicle fitted with a rear retro reflector.

Rear retro reflector

Schedule 18: Part I

A vehicle fitted with a rear position lamp.

TABLE VITrailer drawn by a motor vehicle

(1)

(2)

(3)

Type of lamp, reflector or rear marking

Schedule in which relevant installation and performance requirements are specified

Exceptions

Front position lamp

Schedule 2: Part I

A trailer with an overall width not exceeding 1600 mm;

A trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985 the overall length of which, excluding any drawbar and any fitting for its attachment, does not exceed 2300 mm;

A trailer constructed or adapted for the carriage and launching of a boat.

Direction indicator

Schedule 7: Part I

A trailer manufactured before 1st September 1965;

An agricultural vehicle or a works trailer in either case manufactured before 1st October 1990.

Side marker lamp

Schedule 9: Part I

A trailer the overall length of which, excluding any drawbar and any fitting for its attachment, does not exceed–

  1. a

    6 m,

  2. b

    9.15 m in the case of a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1990;

An incomplete trailer proceeding to a works for completion or to a place where it is to be stored or displayed for sale;

An agricultural vehicle or a works trailer;

A caravan;

A trailer constructed or adapted for the carriage and launching of a boat;

F5A trailer manufactured before 1st October 1995 in respect of which the following conditions are satisfied–

  1. a

    there is fitted to the trailer all the lighting and light-signalling devices listed in items 1.5.7 to 1.5.20 of Annex I of F3Community Directive 76/756/EEC as last amended by Directive 89/278/EEC or Community Directive 76/756/EEC as last amended by Directive 91/663/ EEC, as amended, which are required to be fitted under that Annex; and

  2. b

    all those devices are so installed and maintained that they comply with the requirements set out in items 3 and 4 of that Annex.

Rear position lamp

Schedule 10: Part I

None.

Rear fog lamp

Schedule 11: Part I

A trailer manufactured before 1st April 1980;

A trailer the overall width of which does not exceed 1300 mm;

An agricultural vehicle or a works trailer.

Stop lamp

Schedule 12: Part I

An agricultural vehicle or a works trailer.

End-outline marker lamp

Schedule 13: Part I

A trailer having an overall width not exceeding 2100 mm;

An incomplete trailer proceeding to a works for completion or to a place where it is to be stored or displayed for sale;

An agricultural vehicle or a works trailer;

A trailer manufactured before 1st October 1990.

Rear registration plate lamp

Schedule 15

A trailer not required to be fitted with a rear registration plate.

Side retro reflector

Schedule 17: Part I

A trailer the overall length of which, excluding any drawbar, does not exceed 5 m;

An incomplete trailer proceeding to a works for completion or to a place where it is to be stored or displayed for sale;

Engineering plant;

A trailer primarily constructed for moving excavated material and which is being used by virtue of an Order under section 44 of the Act.

Front retro reflector

Schedule 21: Part I

A trailer manufactured before 1st October 1990;

An agricultural vehicle or a works trailer.

Rear retro reflector

Schedule 18: Part I

None.

Rear marking

Schedule 19: Part I

A trailer manufactured before 1st August 1982 the unladen weight of which does not exceed 1020 kg;

A trailer the maximum gross weight of which does not exceed 3500 kg;

An incomplete trailer proceeding to a works for completion or to a place where it is to be stored or displayed for sale;

An agricultural vehicle, a works trailer or engineering plant;

A trailer drawn by a bus;

A home forces' vehicle;

A trailer constructed or adapted for–

  1. a

    fire fighting or fire salvage;

  2. b

    servicing or controlling aircraft;

  3. c

    heating and dispensing tar or other material for the construction or maintenance of roads;

  4. d

    carrying asphalt or macadam, in each case being mixing or drying plant; or

  5. e

    transporting two or more vehicles or vehicle bodies or two or more boatsF34;

    F35A trailer fitted with conspicuity markings to the rear where the fitting of those markings complies with the mandatory or optional ECE conspicuity requirements.

TABLE VIITrailer drawn by a pedal cycle

(1)

(2)

(3)

Type of lamp, reflector or rear marking

Schedule in which relevant installation and performance requirements are specified

Exceptions

Rear position lamp

Schedule 10: Part I

None.

Rear retro reflector

Schedule 18: Part I

None.

SCHEDULE 2

(Regulations 18 and 20)

PART IRequirements relating to obligatory front position lamps and to optional front position lamps to the extent specified in part ii

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I3

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I4

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I5

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I60

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I61

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I62

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I63

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I64

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I65

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I66

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 10 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I67

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 11 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Amendments (Textual)
F14

Word in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 2(c)(i)(D) substituted (1.10.1994) by The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2280), regs. 1(2), 17(4)

F10

Words in Sch. 2 Pt. 1 para. 5(c) added (1.10.1994) by The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2280), regs. 1(2), 11(1)(b)

I31

Number–

a

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f):

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I3

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Two

b

A pedal cycle with less than four wheels and without a sidecar:

One

c

A solo motor bicycle:

One

d

A motor bicycle combination with a headlamp on the motor bicycle:

One, on the sidecar

e

An invalid carriage:

One

f

A vehicle drawn or propelled by hand:

One

I42

Position–

a

Longitudinal:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I4

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

No requirement

b

Lateral–

i

Where two front position lamps are required to be fitted–

A

Maximum distance from the side of the vehicle–

1

A motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1986:

400 mm

2

A trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985:

150 mm

3

Any other vehicle manufactured on or after 1st October 1985:

400 mm

4

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and any other vehicle manufactured before 1st October 1985:

510 mm

B

Minimum separation distance between front position lamps:

No requirement

ii

Where one front position lamp is required to be fitted–

A

A sidecar forming part of a motor bicycle combination:

On the centre-line of the sidecar or on the side of the sidecar furthest from the motor bicycle

B

Any other vehicle:

On the centre-line or off-side of the vehicle

c

Vertical–

i

Maximum height above the ground–

A

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B), (C) or (D):

1500 mm or, if the structure of the vehicle makes this impracticable, 2100 mm

B

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985:

2300 mm

C

A motor vehicle, first used on or after 1st April 1986, having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph:

2100 mm

D

A F14bus and a road clearance vehicle:

No requirement

ii

Minimum height above the ground

No requirement

I53

Angles of visibility–

a

A motor vehicle (not being a motor bicycle combination or an agricultural vehicle) first used on or after 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985–

i

Horizontal–

A

Where one lamp is required to be fitted:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I5

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

80° to the left and to the right

B

Where two lamps are required to be fitted:

80° outwards and 45° inwards (5° inwards in the case of a trailer)

ii

Vertical–

A

Any case not covered by sub-paragraph (B):

15° above and below the horizontal

B

Where the highest part of the illuminated area of the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground:

15° above and 5° below the horizontal

b

Any other vehicle:

Visible to the front

I604

Alignment:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I60

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

To the front

I615

Markings F9(see also regulation 3(6))–

a

A motor vehicle (other than a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination) first used on or after 1st January 1972 and a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985:

An approval mark

b

A solo motor bicycle and a motor bicycle combination in either case first used on or after 1st April 1986:

An approval mark

c

Any other vehicle manufactured or first used on or after 1st October 1990 F10and before the 1st October 1995:

An approval mark or a British Standard mark

F11ca

Any other vehicle manufactured on or after the 1st October 1995:

An approval mark or the British Standard mark which is specified in F25sub-paragraph (b), (c) or (d) of the definition of “British Standard mark” below.

d

Any other vehicle:

No requirement

I626

Size of illuminated area:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I62

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

No requirement

I637

Colour:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I63

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

White or, if incorporated in a headlamp which is capable of emitting only a yellow light, yellow

I648

Wattage:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I64

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

No requirement

I659

Intensity–

a

A front position lamp bearing any of the markings mentioned in paragraph 5:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I65

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

No requirement

b

Any other front position lamp:

Visible from a reasonable distance

I6610

Electrical connections:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I66

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 10 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

No individual requirement

I6711

Tell-tale:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I67

Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 11 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

No requirement

I112

Other requirements–

a

Except in the case of a vehicle covered by sub-paragraph (b), where two front position lamps are required to be fitted they shall form a pair.

b

In the case of a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985 and a motor bicycle combination, where two front position lamps are required to be fitted they shall be fitted on each side of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

c

F26in the case of a front position lamp capable of emitting a flashing light which is fitted to—

i

a pedal cycle; or

ii

a trailer drawn by, or a sidecar attached to, a pedal cycle;

the light shown by the lamp when flashing shall be displayed not less than 60 nor more than 240 equal times per minute and the intervals between each display of light shall be constant.

I213

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule–

  • “approval mark” means–

    1. a

      in relation to a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 50A of Schedule 2 to those Regulations, and

    2. b

      in relation to any other F12... vehicleF12..., either–

      1. i

        a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 5 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations, or

      2. ii

        a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 7 of Schedule 2 to those Regulations;

  • F13“British Standard mark” means—

    1. a

      the mark indicated in the specification for photometric and physical requirements for lighting equipment published by the British Standards Institution under the reference BS 6102: Part 3: 1986 namely “6102/3”; or

    2. b

      the mark indicated in the specification for photometric and physical requirements for lighting equipment published by the British Standards Institution under the reference BS 6102: Part 3: 1986 as amended by AMD 5821 published on the 29th April 1988, namely “6102/3”;F27or

    3. c

      F27the mark indicated in the specification for photometric and physical requirements for lighting equipment published by the British Standards Institution under the reference BS 6102: Part 3: 1986 as amended by AMD 8438 published on the 15th April 1995, namely “6102/3”; or

    4. d

      the mark indicated in the specification for photometric and physical requirements for lighting equipment published by the British Standards Institution under the reference BS 6102: Part 3: 1986 as amended by AMD 14621 published on the 1st September 2003, namely “6102/3”.

PART IIRequirements relating to optional front position lamps

I681

In the case of a solo motor bicycle first used on or after 1st April 1991 which is not fitted with any obligatory front position lamp, not more than two may be fitted which must comply with the requirement specified in paragraph 7 of Part I. Where two are fitted these shall be situated as close together as possible.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I68

Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I692

In the case of a solo motor bicycle first used on or after 1st April 1991 which is fitted with one obligatory front position lamp, not more than one additional lamp may be fitted which must comply with the requirement specified in paragraph 7 of Part I and shall be situated as close as possible to the obligatory front position lamp.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I69

Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I70F283

In the case of any other vehicle any number of front position lamps may be fitted and the only requirements prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted are those in paragraph 7 and 12(c) of Part I

SCHEDULE 3

(Regulations 18 and 20)

PART Irequirements relating to obligatory dim-dip devices and running lamps

I201

A dim-dip device fitted to satisfy regulation 18 shall cause light to be emitted from the dipped-beam filament of each obligatory dipped-beam headlamp, each such light having, so far as is practicable, an intensity of between 10 and 20 per cent of the intensity of the normal dipped beam.

I212

Running lamps fitted to satisfy regulation 18 shall be in the form of a matched pair of front lamps, each of which–

a

is fitted in a position in which an obligatory front position lamp may lawfully be fitted, and

b

is capable of emitting white light to the front having an intensity of not less than 200 candelas, measured from directly in front of the centre of the lamp in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and of not more than 800 candelas in any direction.

F6I223

— The electrical connections to the obligatory dim-dip device shall be such that the light output specified in paragraph 1 above is automatically emitted whenever the following four conditions are satisfied, namely—

a

the engine is running, or the key or devices which control the starting or stopping of the engine are in the normal position for when the vehicle is being driven;

b

the obligatory main beam and dipped beam headlamps are switched off;

c

any front fog lamp fitted to the vehicle is switched off; and

d

the obligatory front position lamps are switched on.

4

The electrical connections to the obligatory running lamps shall be such that the light output specified in paragraph 2 above is automatically emitted, whenever the conditions set out in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 3 are satisfied.

I23PART IIRequirements relating to optional dim-dip devices and running lamps

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I23

Sch. 3 Pt. II in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

There is no requirement relating to an optional dim-dip device or an optional running lamp.

SCHEDULE 4

(Regulations 18 and 20)

PART IRequirements relating to obligatory dipped-beam headlamps and to optional dipped-beam headlamps to the extent specified in part ii

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I24

Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I25

Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I71

Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I72

Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I73

Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I74

Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I75

Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I76

Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I77

Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I78

Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 10 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I79

Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 11 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I80

Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 12 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I81

Sch. 4 Pt. I para. 13 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I241

Number–

a

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (b), (c), (d) or (e):

Two

b

A solo motor bicycle and a motor bicycle combination:

One

c

A motor vehicle with three wheels, other than a motor bicycle combination, first used before 1st January 1972:

One

d

A motor vehicle with three wheels, other than a motor bicycle combination, first used on or after 1st January 1972 and which has an unladen weight of not more than 400 kg and an overall width of not more than 1300 mm:

One

e

A bus first used before 1st October 1969:

One

I252

Position–

a

Longitudinal:

No requirement

b

Lateral–

i

Where two dipped-beam headlamps are required to be fitted–

A

Maximum distance from the side of the vehicle–

1

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (2) or (3):

400 mm

I252

A vehicle first used before 1st January 1972:

No requirement

3

An agricultural vehicle, engineering plant and an industrial tractor:

No requirement

B

Minimum separation distance between a pair of dipped-beam headlamps:

No requirement

ii

Where one dipped-beam headlamp is required to be fitted–

A

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B):

i

On the centre-line of the motor vehicle (disregarding any sidecar forming part of a motor bicycle combination), or

ii

At any distance from the side of the motor vehicle (disregarding any sidecar forming part of amotor bicycle combination) provided that a duplicate lamp is fitted on the other side so that together they form a matched pair. In such a case, both lamps shall be regarded as obligatory lamps.

B

A bus first used before 1st October 1969:

No requirement

c

Vertical–

i

Maximum height above the ground–

A

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B):

1200 mm

B

A vehicle first used before 1st Janary 1952, an agricultural vehicle, a road clearance vehicle, an aerodrome fire tender, an aerodrome runway sweeper, an industrial tractor, engineering plant and a home forces' vehicle:

No requirement

ii

Minimum height above the ground–

A

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B):

500 mm

B

A vehicle first used before 1st January 1956:

No requirement

I713

Angles of visibility:

No requirement

I724

Alignment–

When a vehicle is at its kerbside weight and has a weight of 75 kg on the driver’s seat, and any manual headlamp levelling device control is set to the stop position, the alignment of every dipped-beam headlamp shall, as near as practicable, be as follows:

a

In the case of a vehicle having a maximum speed exceeding 25 mph–

i

If the dipped-beam headlamp bears an approval mark its aim shall be set so that the horizontal part of the cut-off of the beam pattern is inclined downwards as indicated by the vehicle manufacturer in a marking on the vehicle, as mentioned in sub-paragraph 12(b) or, where no such marking is provided–

A

1.3 per cent if the height of the centre of the headlamp is not more than 850 mm above the ground, or

B

2 per cent if the height of the centre of the headlamp is more than 850 mm above the ground;

ii

If the dipped-beam headlamp does not bear an approval mark and the headlamp can also be used as a main-beam headlamp its aim shall be set so that the centre of the main-beam pattern is horizontal or inclined slightly below the horizontal;

iii

If the dipped-beam headlamp does not bear an approval mark and the headlamp cannot also be used as a main-beam headlamp its aim shall be set so as not to cause undue dazzle or discomfort to other persons using the road;

b

In the case of a vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph–

i

If the dipped-beam headlamp bears an approval mark or not and the headlamp can also be used as a main-beam headlamp its aim shall be set so that the centre of the mean-beam pattern is horizontal or inclined slightly below the horizontal;

ii

If the dipped-beam headlamp bears an approval mark or not and the headlamp cannot also be used as a main-beam headlamp its aim shall be set so as not to cause undue dazzle or discomfort to other persons using the road.

I735

Markings–

a

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (b), (c) or (d):

An approval mark or a British Standard mark

b

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986:

No requirement

c

A three-wheeled motor vehicle, not being a motor bicycle combination, first used on or after 1st April 1986 and having a maximum speed not exceeding 50 mph:

No requirement

d

A solo motor bicycle and a motor bicycle combination:

No requirement

I746

Size of illuminated area:

No requirement

I757

Colour:

White or yellow

I768

Wattage–

a

A motor vehicle with four or more wheels first used on or after 1st April 1986:

No requirement

b

A three-wheeled motor vehicle, not being a motor bicycle combination, first used on or after 1st April 1986–

i

having a maximum speed not exceeding 50 mph:

15 watts minimum

ii

having a maximum speed exceeding 50 mph:

No requirement

c

A motor vehicle with four or more wheels first used before 1st April 1986:

30 watts minimum

d

A three-wheeled motor vehicle, not being a motor bicycle combination, first used before 1st April 1986:

24 watts minimum

e

A solo motor bicycle and a motor bicycle combination–

i

having an engine not exceeding 250 cc and a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph:

10 watts minimum

ii

having an engine not exceeding 250 cc and a maximum speed exceeding 25 mph:

15 watts minimum

iii

having an engine exceeding 250 cc:

24 watts minimum

I779

Intensity:

No requirement

I7810

Electrical connections–

Where a matched pair of dipped-beam headlamps is fitted they shall be capable of being switched on and off simultaneously and not otherwise.

I7911

Tell-tale:

No requirement

I8012

Other requirements–

a

Every dipped-beam headlamp shall be so constructed that the direction of the beam of light emitted therefrom can be adjusted whilst the vehicle is stationary.

b

Every vehicle which–

i

is fitted with dipped-beam headlamps bearing an approval mark,

ii

has a maximum speed exceeding 25 mph, and

iii

is first used on or after 1st April 1991

shall be marked with a clearly legible and indelible marking, as illustrated in Schedule 23, close to either the headlamps or the manufacturer’s plate showing the setting recommended by the manufacturer for the downward inclination of the horizontal part of the cut-off of the beam pattern of the dipped-beam headlamps when the vehicle is at its kerbside weight and has a weight of 75 kg on the driver’s seat. That setting shall be a single figure–

A

between 1 and 1.5 per cent if the height of the centre of the headlamp is not more than 850 mm above the ground, and

B

between 1 and 2 per cent if the height of the centre of the headlamp is more than 850 mm above the ground.

c

Every dipped-beam headlamp fitted to a vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1986 in accordance with this part of this Schedule shall be designed for a vehicle which is intended to be driven on the left-hand side of the road.

d

Where two dipped-beam headlamps are required to be fitted they shall form a matched pair.

I8113

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule–

  • “approval mark” means either–

    1. a

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 12 or 13 or 14 or 16 or, in the case of a vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph, 27 or 28 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations, or

    2. b

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 1A or 1B or 1C or 1E or 5A or 5B or 5C or 5E or 8C or 8D or 8E or 8F or 8G or 8H or 8K or 8L or 20C or 20D or 20E or 20F or 20G or 20H or 20K or 20L or 31A or 31C or, in the case of a vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph, 1H or 1I or 5H or 5I of Schedule 2 to those Regulations; and

  • “British Standard mark” means the specification for sealed beam headlamps published by the British Standards Institution under the reference BS AU 40: Part 4a: 1966 as amended by Amendment AMD 2188 published in December 1976, namely “B.S. AU40”.

PART IIRequirements relating to optional dipped-beam headlamps

I61

In the case of a vehicle with three or more wheels having a maximum speed exceeding 25 mph first used on or after 1st April 1991, two and not more than two may be fitted and the only requirements prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted are–

a

those specified in paragraphs 2(c), 4, 7, 10 and 12(a) of Part I,

b

that they are designed for a vehicle which is intended to be driven on the right-hand side of the road,

c

that they form a matched pair, and

d

that their electrical connections are such that not more than one pair of dipped-beam headlamps is capable of being illuminated at a time.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I6

Sch. 4 Pt. II para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I72

In the case of any other vehicle, any number may be fitted and the only requirements prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted are those specified in paragraphs 2(c), 4, 7 and 12(a) of Part I.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I7

Sch. 4 Pt. II para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

SCHEDULE 5

(Regulations 18 and 20)

PART IRequirements relating to obligatory main-beam headlamps and to optional main-beam headlamps to the extent specified in part ii

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I82

Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I83

Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I84

Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I85

Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I86

Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I87

Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I88

Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I89

Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I90

Sch. 5 Pt. I para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I821

Number–

a

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (b), (c) or (d):

Two

b

A solo motor bicycle and motor bicycle combination:

One

c

A motor vehicle with three wheels, other than a motor bicycle combination, first used before 1st January 1972:

One

d

A motor vehicle with three wheels, other than a motor bicycle combination, first used on or after 1st January 1972 and which has an unladen weight of not more than 400 kg and an overall width of not more than 1300 mm:

One

I832

Position–

a

Longitudinal:

No requirement

b

Lateral–

i

Where two main-beam headlamps are required to be fitted–

A

Maximum distance from the side of the vehicle:

The outer edges of the illuminated areas must in no case be closer to the side of the vehicle than the outer edges of the illuminated areas of the obligatory dipped-beam headlamps.

B

Maximum separation distance between a pair of main-beam headlamps:

No requirement

ii

Where one main-beam headlamp is required to be fitted:

i

On the centre-line of the motor vehicle (disregarding any sidecar forming part of a motor bicycle combination), or

ii

At any distance from the side of the vehicle (disregarding any sidecar forming part of a motor bicycle combination) provided that a duplicate lamp is fitted on the other side so that together they form a matched pair. In such a case, both lamps shall be treated as obligatory lamps.

c

Vertical:

No requirement

I843

Angles of visibility:

No requirement

I854

Alignment:

To the front

I865

Markings–

a

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragaph (b), (c) or (d):

An approval mark or a British Standard mark

b

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986:

No requirement

c

A three-wheeled motor vehicle, not being a motor bicycle combination, first used on or after 1st April 1986 and having a maximum speed not exceeding 50 mph:

No requirement

d

A solo motor bicycle and a motor bicycle combination:

No requirement

I876

Size of illuminated area:

No requirement

I887

Colour:

White or yellow

I898

Wattage–

a

A motor vehicle, other than a solo motor bicycle or motor bicycle combination, first used on or after 1st April 1986:

No requirement

b

A motor vehicle, other than a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, first used before 1st April 1986:

30 watts minimum

c

A solo motor bicycle and a motor bicycle combination–

i

having an engine not exceeding 250 cc:

15 watts minimum

ii

having an engine exceeding 250 cc:

30 watts minimum

I909

Intensity:

No requirement

I2610

Electrical connections–

a

Every main-beam headlamp shall be so constructed that the light emitted therefrom–

i

can be deflected at the will of the driver to become a dipped beam, or

ii

can be extinguished by the operation of a device which at the same time either–

A

causes the lamp to emit a dipped beam, or

B

causes another lamp to emit a dipped beam.

b

Where a matched pair of main-beam headlamps is fitted they shall be capable of being switched on and off simultaneously and not otherwise.

I9111

Tell-tale–

a

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (b):

A circuit-closed tell-tale shall be fitted

b

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986:

No requirement

I2712

Other requirements–

a

Every main-beam headlamp shall be so constructed that the direction of the beam of light emitted therefrom can be adjusted whilst the vehicle is stationary.

b

Except in the case of a bus first used before 1st October 1969, where two main-beam headlamps are required to be fitted they shall form a matched pair.

I2813

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule–

  • “approval mark” means–

    1. a

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 12 or 13 or 17 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations; or

    2. b

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 1A or 1B or 1F or 5A or 5B or 5F or 8C or 8D or 8E or 8F or 8M or 8N or 20C or 20D or 20E or 20F or 20M or 20N or 31A or 31D of Schedule 2 to those Regulations; and

  • “British Standard mark” means the specification for sealed beam headlamps published by the British Standards Institution under the reference BS AU 40: Part 4a: 1966 as amended by Amendment AMD 2188 published in December 1976, namely “B.S. AU40”.

I29PART IIRequirements relating to optional main-beam headlamps

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I29

Sch. 5 Pt. II in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Any number may be fitted and the only requirements prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted are those specified in paragraphs 7, 10 and 12(a) of Part I and, in the case of a motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1991, paragraph 5 of Part I.

SCHEDULE 6requirements relating to optional front fog lamps

(Regulation 20)

I921

Number–

a

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (b):

No requirement

b

A motor vehicle, other than a motor bicycle or motor bicycle combination, first used on or after 1st April 1991:

Not more than two

I932

Position–

a

Longitudinal:

No requirement

b

Lateral–

i

Where a pair of front fog lamps is used in conditions of seriously reduced visibility in place of the obligatory dipped beam headlamps–

  • Maximum distance from side of vehicle:

400 mm

ii

in all other cases:

No requirement

c

Vertical–

i

Maximum height above the ground–

A

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B):

1200 mm

B

An agricultural vehicle, a road clearance vehicle, an aerodrome fire tender, an aerodrome runway sweeper, an industrial tractor, engineering plant and a home forces' vehicle:

No requirement

ii

Minimum height above the ground:

No requirement

I943

Angles of visibility:

No requirement

I954

Alignment:

To the front and so aimed that the upper edge of the beam is, as near as practicable, 3 per cent below the horizontal when the vehicle is at its kerbside weight and has a weight of 75 kg on the driver’s seat

I965

Markings–

a

A vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1986:

An approval mark

b

A vehicle first used before 1st April 1986:

No requirement

I976

Size of illuminated area:

No requirement

I987

Colour:

White or yellow

I998

Wattage:

No requirement

I1009

Intensity:

No requirement

I10110

Electrical connections:

No individual requirement

I10211

Tell-tale:

No requirement

I3012

Other requirements–

  • Every front fog lamp shall be so constructed that the direction of the beam of light emitted therefrom can be adjusted whilst the vehicle is stationary.

I3113

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule “appproval mark” means either–

    1. a

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 19 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations; or

    2. b

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 19 or 19A of Schedule 2 of those Regulations.

SCHEDULE 7

(Regulations 18 and 20)

PART IRequirements relating to obligatory direction indicators and to optional direction indicators to the extent specified in part ii

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I12

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I13

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I14

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I103

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I104

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I105

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I106

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I107

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I108

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Amendments (Textual)

I121

Number (on each side of a vehicle)–

a

A motor vehicle with three or more wheels, not being a motor bicycle combination, first used on or after 1st April 1986:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I12

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

One front indicator (Category 1, 1a or 1b), one rear indicator (Category 2, 2a or 2b) and one side repeater indicator F39(Category 5 or 6) or, in the case of a motor vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph, one front indicator (Category 1, 1a or 1b) and one rear indicator (Category 2, 2a or 2b).

b

A trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985 drawn by a motor vehicle:

One rear indicator (Category 2, 2a or 2b) or, in the case of a trailer towed by a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, one rear indicator (Category 12).

c

A solo motor bicycle and a motor bicycle combination, in each case first used on or after 1st April 1986:

One front indicator (Category 1, 1a, 1b or 11) and one rear indicator (Category 2, 2a, 2b or 12).

d

A motor vehicle first used on or after F151st April 1936 and before 1st April 1986, a trailer manufactured on or after F151st April 1936 and before 1st October 1985, a pedal cycle with or without a sidecar or a trailer, a horse-drawn vehicle and a vehicle drawn or propelled by hand:

Any arrangement of indicators so as to satisfy the requirements for angles of visibility in paragraph 3.

e

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1936 and any trailer manufactured before that date:

Any arrangement of indicators so as to make the intention of the driver clear to other road users.

I132

Position–

a

Longitudinal–

i

A side repeater indicator which is required to be fitted in accordance with paragraph 1(a):

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I13

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Within 2600 mm of the front of the vehicle

ii

Any other indicator:

No requirement

b

Lateral–

i

Maximum distance from the side of the vehicle–

A

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B):

400 mm

B

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986, a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985, a solo motor bicycle, a pedal cycle, a horse-drawn vehicle and a vehicle drawn or propelled by hand:

No requirement

ii

Minimum separation distance between indicators on opposite sides of a vehicle–

A

A motor vehicle (other than a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination or an invalid carriage having a maximum speed not exceeding 8 mph) first used on or after 1st April 1986, a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985, a horse-drawn vehicle, a pedstrian-controlled vehicle and a vehicle drawn or propelled by hand:

500 mm or, if the overall width of the vehicle is less than 1400 mm, 400 mm

B

A solo motor bicycle having an engine exceeding 50 cc and first used on or after 1st April 1986–

1

Front indicators:

300 mm

2

Rear indicators:

240 mm

C

A solo motor bicycle having an engine not exceeding 50 cc and first used on or after 1st April 1986 and a pedal cycle–

1

Front indicators:

240 mm

2

Rear indicators:

180 mm

D

A motor bicycle combination first used on or after 1st April 1986:

400 mm

E

An invalid carriage having a maximum speed not exceeding 8 mph–

1

Front indicators:

240 mm

2

Rear indicators:

300 mm

F

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985:

No requirement

iii

Minimum separation distance between a front indicator and any dipped-beam headlamp or front fog lamp–

A

Fitted to a motor vehicle, other than a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, first used on or after F171st April 1995:

a

in the case of a Category 1 indicator, 40 mm;

b

in the case of a Category 1a indicator, 20 mm;

c

in the case of a Category 1b indicator, no requirement

B

Fitted to a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination in either case first used on or after 1st April 1986:

100 mm

C

Fitted to any other vehicle:

No requirement

c

Vertical–

i

Maximum height above the ground–

A

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B) or (C):

1500 mm or, if the structure of the vehicle makes this impracticable, 2300 mm.

B

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985:

No requirement

C

A motor vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph:

No requirement

ii

Minimum height above the ground:

350 mm

I143

Angles of visibility–

a

A motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985–

i

Horizontal (see diagrams in Part III of this Schedule)–

A

A front or rear indicator fitted to a motor vehicle, other than a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, having a maximum speed exceeding 25 mph and every rear indicator fitted to a trailer:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I14

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

80° outwards and 45° inwards

B

A front or rear indicator fitted to a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination:

80° outwards and 20° inwards

C

A front or rear indicator fitted to a motor vehicle, other than a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph:

80° outwards and 3° inwards

D

A side repeater indicator fitted to a motor vehicle or a trailer:

Between rearward angles of 5° outboard and 60° outboard or, in the case of a motor vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph where it is impracticable to comply with the 5° angle, this may be replaced by 10°.

ii

Vertical–

A

Except as provided by sub-paragraph F40(B), (C) or (D):

15° above and below the horizontal

B

Where the highest part of the illuminated area of the lamp is less than 1900 mm above the ground and the vehicle is a motor vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph:

15° above and 10° below the horizontal

C

Where the highest part of the illuminated area of the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground:

15° above and 5° below the horizontal

F41D

But where the indicator is a category 6 indicator:

30° above and 5° below the horizontal

b

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986, a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985, a pedal cycle, a horse-drawn vehicle and a vehicle drawn or propelled by hand:

Such that at least one (but not necessarily the same) indicator on each side is plainly visible to the rear in the case of a trailer and both to the front and rear in the case of any other vehicle.

I1034

Alignment–

a

A front indicator:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I103

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

To the front

b

A rear indicator:

To the rear

c

A side repeater indicator (Category 5 F42or 6):

As shown in the first sketch in Part III of this Schedule

I1045

Markings–

a

A motor vehicle, other than a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, first used on or after 1st April 1986 and a trailer, other than a trailer drawn by a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, manufactured on or after 1st October 1985:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I104

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

An approval mark and, above such mark, the following numbers–

  • in the case of a front indicator, “1”, “1a” or “1b”;

  • in the case of a rear indicator, “2”, “2a” or “2b”;

  • in the case of a side repeater indicator, “5” F43or “6”.

b

A solo motor bicycle and a motor bicycle combination in either case first used on or after 1st April 1986, a trailer, manufactured on or after 1st October 1985, drawn by such a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, a pedal cycle, a horse-drawn vehicle and a vehicle drawn or propelled by hand:

An approval mark and, above such mark, the following numbers–

  • in the case of a front indicator, “1”, “1a”, “1b” or “11”;

  • in the case of a rear indicator, “2”, “2a”, “2b” or “12”;

  • in the case of a side repeater indicator, “5”.

c

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985:

No requirement

I1056

Size of illuminated area:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I105

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

No requirement

I1067

Colour–

a

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (b):

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I106

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Amber

b

An indicator fitted to a motor vehicle first used before 1st September 1965 and any trailer drawn thereby–

i

if it shows only the front:

White or amber

ii

if it shows only the rear:

Red or amber

iii

if it shows both to the front and to the rear:

Amber

I1078

Wattage–

a

Any front or rear indicator which emits a flashing light and does not bear an approval mark:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I107

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

15 to 36 watts

b

Any other indicator:

No requirement

I1089

Intensity–

a

An indicator bearing an approval mark:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I108

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

No requirement

b

An indicator not bearing an approval mark:

Such that the light is plainly visible from a reasonable distance

I810

Electrical connections–

a

All indicators on one side of a vehicle together with all indicators on that side of any trailer drawn by the vehicle, while so drawn, shall be operated by one switch.

b

All indicators on one side of a vehicle or combination of vehicles showing a flashing light shall flash in phase, except that in the case of a solo motor bicycle, a motor bicycle combination and a pedal cycle, the front and rear direction indicators on one side of the vehicle may flash alternately.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I8

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 10 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I911

Tell-tale–

a

One or more indicators on each side of a vehicle to which indicators are fitted shall be so designed and fitted that the driver when in his seat can readily be aware when it is in operation; or

b

The vehicle shall be equipped with an operational tell-tale for front and rear indicators (including any rear indicator on the rearmost of any trailers drawn by the vehicle).

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I9

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 11 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I1012

Other requirements–

a

Every indicator (other than a semaphore arm, that is an indicator in the form of an illuminated sign which when in operation temporarily alters the outline of the vehicle to the extent of at least 150 mm measured horizontally and is visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle) shall when in operation show a light which flashes constantly at the rate of not less than 60 nor more than 120 flashes per minute. However, in the event of a failure, other than a short-circuit of an indicator, any other indicator on the same side of the vehicle or combination of vehicles may continue to flash, but the rate may be less than 60 or more than 120 flashes per minute. Every indicator shall when in operation perform efficiently regardless of the speed of the vehicle.

b

Where two front or rear direction indicators are fitted to a motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1986, and two rear direction indicators are fitted to a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985, in each case they shall be fitted so as to form a pair.

F16c

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I1113

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule “approval mark” means either–

    1. a

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 9 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations; or

    2. b

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 6 or, in the case of a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, a pedal cycle, a horse-drawn vehicle or a vehicle drawn or propelled by hand, at item 50 of Schedule 2 to those Regulations.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I11

Sch. 7 Pt. I para. 13 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

PART IIRequirements relating to optional direction indicators

I1091

No vehicle shall be fitted with a total of more than one front indicator nor more than two rear indicators, on each side.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I109

Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I1102

Any number of side indicators may be fitted to the side (excluding the front and rear) of a vehicle.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I110

Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I1113

The only other requirements prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted are those specified in paragraphs 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12(a) and 12(b) of Part I.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I111

Sch. 7 Pt. II para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

F36I32PART III

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I32

Sch. 7 Pt. III in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Amendments (Textual)
F36

Sch. 7 Pt. 3: words “or 6” inserted in first diagram after “Category 5” (4.1.2010) by The Road Vehicles Lighting and Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3220), regs. 1, 11(3)

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I33SCHEDULE 8requirements relating to obligatory and optional hazard warning signal devices

(Regulations 18 and 20)

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I33

Sch. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I33Every hazard warning signal device shall–

a

be operated by one switch;

b

cause all the direction indicators with which a vehicle or a combination of vehicles is equipped to flash in phase;

c

be provided with a circuit-closed tell-tale in the form of a flashing light which may operate in conjunction with any direction indicator tell-tale; and

d

be able to function even if the device which controls the starting and stopping of the engine is in a position which makes it impossible to start the engine.

SCHEDULE 9

(Regulations 18, 20 and 22)

PART IRequirements relating to obligatory side marker lamps and to optional side marker lamps to the extent specified in part ii

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I112

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I113

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I114

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I115

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I116

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I117

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I118

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I119

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I120

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I121

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 10 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I122

Sch. 9 Pt. I para. 11 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I1121

Number–

a

A vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (b) which is–

i

a motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1991 or a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1990:

On each side: two and as many more as are sufficient to satisfy the requirements of paragraph 2(a)

ii

a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1990:

One on each side

b

Long vehicles and vehicle combinations to which regulation 22 applies:

The numbers required by regulation 22

I1132

Position–

a

Longitudinal–

i

A vehicle of a type mentioned in sub-paragraph 1(a)(i)–

A

Maximum distance from the front of the vehicle, including any drawbar, in respect of the foremost side marker lamp on each side:

4 m

B

Maximum distance from the rear of the vehicle in respect of the rearmost side marker lamp on each side:

1 m

C

Maximum separation distance between the light-emitting surfaces of adjacent side marker lamps on the same side of the vehicle:

3 m or, if this is not practicable, 4 m

ii

A vehicle of a type mentioned in sub-paragraph 1(a)(ii):

Such that no part of the light-emitting surface is forward of, or more than 1530 mm to the rear of, the centre point of the overall length of the trailer

iii

Long vehicles and vehicle combinations, including any loads, to which regulation 22 applies:

As specified in regulation 22

b

Lateral:

No requirement

c

Vertical–

i

Maximum height above the ground:

2300 mm

ii

Minimum height above the ground:

No requirement

I1143

Angles of visibility–

a

Horizontal:

45° to the left and to the right when viewed in a direction at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle

b

Vertical:

No requirement

I1154

Alignment:

To the side

I1165

Markings:

No requirement

I1176

Size of illuminated area:

No requirement

I1187

Colour:

Amber

or, if within 1 m of the rear of the vehicle it may be red

or, if the vehicle is a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1990, it may be white when viewed from the front and red when viewed from the rear

I1198

Wattage:

No requirement

I1209

Intensity:

Visible from a reasonable distance

I12110

Electrical connections:

No individual requirement

I12211

Tell-tale:

No requirement

I34PART IIRequirements relating to optional side marker lamps

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I34

Sch. 9 Pt. II in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Any number may be fitted and the only requirement prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted is that specified in paragraph 7 of Part I.

SCHEDULE 10

(Regulations 18 and 20)

PART IRequirements relating to obligatory rear position lamps and to optional rear position lamps to the extent specified in part ii

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I123

Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I124

Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I125

Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I126

Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I127

Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I128

Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I129

Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I130

Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I131

Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I132

Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 10 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I133

Sch. 10 Pt. I para. 11 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Amendments (Textual)
F29

Words in Sch. 10 Pt. 1 para. 5(e) substituted (21.10.2005) by The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2559), regs. 1, 11(2)

I1231

Number–

a

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (b), (c), (d), (e), (f ), (g) or (h):

Two

b

A bus first used before 1st April 1955:

One

c

A solo motor bicycle:

One

d

A pedal cycle with less than four wheels and without a sidecar:

One

e

A trailer drawn by a pedal cycle and a trailer, the overall width of which does not exceed 800 mm, drawn by a solo motor bicycle or by a motor bicycle combination:

One

f

An invalid carriage having a maximum speed not exceeding 4 mph:

One

g

A vehicle drawn or propelled by hand:

One

h

A motor vehicle having three or more wheels and a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph and a trailer drawn by any such vehicle if, in either case, the structure of the vehicle makes it impracticable to meet all of the relevant requirements of paragraphs 2 and 3 below with two lamps:

Four

I1242

Position–

a

Longitudinal:

At or near the rear

b

Lateral–

i

Where two lamps are required to be fitted–

A

Maximum distance from the side of the vehicle–

1

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (2):

400 mm

2

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and any other vehicle manufactured before 1st October 1985:

800 mm

B

Minimum separation distance between a pair of rear position lamps–

1

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (2):

500 mm. If the overall width of the vehicle is less than 1400 mm, 400 mm or if less than 800 mm, 300 mm

2

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and any other vehicle manufactured before 1st October 1985:

No requirement

ii

Where one lamp is required to be fitted:

On the centre-line or off side of the vehicle

iii

Where four lamps are required to be fitted–

A

Maximum distance from the side of the vehicle–

1

One pair of lamps:

Such that they satisfy the relevant requirements in sub-paragraph 2(b)(i)(A)

2

The other pair of lamps:

No requirement

B

Minimum separation distance between rear position lamps–

1

One pair of lamps:

Such that they satisfy the relevant requirements in sub-paragraph 2(b)(i)(B)

2

The other pair of lamps:

No requirement

c

Vertical–

i

Maximum height above the ground where one or two rear position lamps are required to be fitted–

A

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B) or (C):

1500 mm or, if the structure of the vehicle makes this impracticable, 2100 mm

B

A bus first used before 1st April 1986:

No requirement

C

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 not being a bus, a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985, an agricultural vehicle, a horse-drawn vehicle, an industrial tractor and engineering plant:

2100 mm

ii

Maximum height above the ground where four rear position lamps are required to be fitted–

A

One pair of lamps:

Such that they satisfy the relevant requirements in paragraph 2(c)(i)

B

The other pair of lamps:

No requirement

iii

Minimum height above the ground–

A

A vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B):

350 mm

B

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and any other vehicle manufactured before 1st October 1985

No requirement

I1253

Angles of visibility–

a

A motor vehicle, other than a motor bicycle combination, first used on or after 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985–

i

Horizontal–

A

Where two lamp are required to be fitted:

45° inwards and 80° outwards

B

Where one lamp is required to be fitted:

80° to the left and to the right

C

Where four lamps are required to be fitted–

1

The outer pair of lamps:

0° inwards and 80° outwards

2

The inner pair of lamps:

45° inwards and 80° outwards

ii

Vertical–

A

Where one or two rear position lamps are required to be fitted–

1

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (2) or (3):

15° above and below the horizontal

2

Where the highest part of the illuminated area of the lamp is less than 1500 mm above the ground:

15° above and 10° below the horizontal

3

Where the highest part of the illuminated area of the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground:

15° above and 5° below the horizontal

B

Where four rear position lamps are required to be fitted–

1

One pair of lamps:

Such that they satisfy the relevant requirements in paragraph 3(a)(ii)(A)

2

The other pair of lamps:

Visible to the rear

b

A motor vehicle, other than a motor bicycle combination, first used before 1st April 1986 and any other vehicle manufactured before 1st October 1985:

Visible to the rear

c

A vehicle drawn or propelled by hand, a pedal cycle, a horse-drawn vehicle and a motor bicycle combination:

Visible to the rear

I1264

Alignment:

To the rear

I1275

Markings F18(see also regulation 3(6))–

a

A motor vehicle or a trailer not covered by sub-F19paragraph (b), (c), (d) or (e):

An approval mark

b

A motor vehicle first used before 1st January 1974 and a trailer, other than a trailer drawn by a pedal cycle, manufactured before that date:

No requirement

c

A solo motor bicycle and a motor bicycle combination, in each case first used before 1st April 1986, and a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985 and drawn by a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination:

No requirement

d

A pedal cycle, a trailer drawn by a pedal cycle, an invalid carriage having a maximum speed not exceeding 4 mph, a horse-drawn vehicle and a vehicle drawn or propelled by hand F20in each case manufactured before 1st October 1995:

An approval mark or a British Standard mark

F21e

A pedal cycle, a trailer drawn by a pedal cycle, an invalid carriage having a maximum speed not exceeding 4 mph, a horse-drawn vehicle and a vehicle drawn or propelled by hand in each case manufactured on or after 1st October 1995.

An approval mark or the British Standard mark which is specified in F29sub-paragraph (c), (d) or (e) of the definition of “British Standard mark”.

I1286

Size of illuminated area:

No requirement

I1297

Colour:

Red

I1308

Wattage:

No requirement

I1319

Intensity–

a

A rear position lamp bearing any of the markings mentioned in paragraph 4:

No requirement

b

Any other rear position lamp:

Visible from a reasonable distance

I13210

Electrical connections:

No individual requirement

I13311

Tell-tale:

No requirement

I3512

Other requirements–

a

Except in the case of a motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986, any other vehicle manufactured before 1st October 1985 and a motor bicycle combination, where two rear position lamps are required to be fitted they shall form a matched pair and where four rear position lamps are required to be fitted they shall form two matched pairs.

F30b

In the case of a rear position lamp capable of emitting a flashing light which is fitted to—

i

a pedal cycle; or

ii

a trailer drawn by, or a sidecar attached to, a pedal cycle

the light shown by the lamp when flashing shall be displayed not less than 60 nor more than 240 equal times per minute and the intervals between each display of light shall be constant.

I3613

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule–

  • “approval mark” means–

    1. a

      in relation to a solo motor bicycle, a motor bicycle combination and a trailer drawn by a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 50A of Schedule 2 to those Regulations, and

    2. b

      in relation to any other motor vehicle or any other trailer, either–

      1. i

        a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 6 or, if combined with a stop lamp, at item 8 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations, or

      2. ii

        a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 7A or, if combined with a stop lamp, at item 7C of Schedule 2 to those Regulations; and

  • “British Standard mark” means–

    1. a

      the mark indicated in the specification for cycle rear lamps published by the British Standards Institution under the reference 3648:1963 as amended by Amendment PD 6137 published in May 1967 and by AMD 4753 published in July 1985, or

    2. b

      the mark indicated in the specification for photometric and physical requirements for lighting equipment published by the British Standards Institution under the reference BS 6102: Part 3: 1986, namely “BS 6102/3”, F22or

    3. c

      the mark indicated in the specification for photometric and physical requirements for lighting equipment published by the British Standards Institution under the reference BS 6102: Part 3: 1986 as amended by AMD 5821 published on the 29th April 1988, namely “6102/3”,F31or

    4. d

      the mark indicated in the specification for photometric and physical requirements for lighting equipment published by the British Standards Institution under the reference BS 6102: Part 3: 1986 as amended by AMD 8438 published on the 15th April 1995, namely 6102/3; or

    5. e

      the mark indicated in the specification for photometric and physical requirements for lighting equipment published by the British Standards Institution under the references BS 6102: part 3: 1986 as amended by AMD 14621 published on the 1st September 2003, namely 6102/3.

I37PART IIRequirements relating to optional rear position lamps

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I37

Sch. 10 Pt. II in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Amendments (Textual)
F24

Words in Sch. 10 Pt. 2 substituted (21.10.2005) by The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2559), regs. 1, 12

Any number may be fitted and F24the only requirements prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted are those specified in paragraphs 7 and 12(b) of Part I.

SCHEDULE 11

(Regulations 18 and 20)

PART IRequirements relating to obligatory rear fog lamps and to optional rear fog lamps to the extent specified in part ii

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I17

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I18

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I134

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I135

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I136

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I137

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I138

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I139

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I140

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I141

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 10 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I142

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 11 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I171

Number:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I17

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

One

I182

Position–

a

Longitudinal:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I18

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

At or near the rear of the vehicle

b

Lateral–

i

Where one rear fog lamp is fitted:

On the centre-line or off side of the vehicle (disregarding any sidecar forming part of a motor bicycle combination)

ii

Where two lamps are fitted:

No requirement

c

Vertical–

i

Maximum height above the ground–

A

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B):

1000 mm

B

An agricultural vehicle, engineering plant and a motor tractor:

2100 mm

ii

Minimum height above the ground:

250 mm

d

Minimum separation distance between a rear fog lamp and a stop lamp–

i

In the case of a rear fog lamp which does not share a common lamp body with a stop lamp:

A distance of 100 mm between the light-emitting surfaces of the lamps when viewed in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle

ii

In the case of a rear fog lamp which shares a common lamp body with a stop lamp:

100 mm

I1343

Angles of visibility–

a

Horizontal:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I134

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

25° inwards and outwards. However, where two rear fog lamps are fitted it shall suffice if throughout the sector so defined at least one lamp (but not necessarily the same lamp) is visible

b

Vertical:

5° above and below the horizontal

I1354

Alignment:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I135

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

To the rear

I1365

Markings:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I136

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

An approval mark

I1376

Size of illuminated area:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I137

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

No requirement

I1387

Colour:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I138

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Red

I1398

Wattage:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I139

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

No requirement

I1409

Intensity:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I140

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

No requirement

I14110

Electrical connections:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I141

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 10 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

No rear fog lamp shall be fitted to any vehicle so that it can be illuminated by the application of any braking system on the vehicle

I14211

Tell-tale:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I142

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 11 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

A circuit-closed tell-tale shall be fitted

I1512

Other requirements–

  • Where two rear fog lamps are fitted to a motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1986 or to a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985 they shall form a matched pair.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I15

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 12 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I1613

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule “approval mark” means either–

    1. a

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 20 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations; or

    2. b

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 38 of Schedule 2 to those Regulations.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I16

Sch. 11 Pt. I para. 13 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

PART IIRequirements relating to optional rear fog lamps

I1431

In the case of a motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1980 and any other vehicle manufactured before 1st October 1979, any number may be fitted and the only requirements prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted are those specified in paragraphs 2(d), 7 and 10 of Part I.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I143

Sch. 11 Pt. II para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I1442

In the case of a motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1980 and any other vehicle manufactured on or after 1st October 1979, not more than two may be fitted and the requirements prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted are all those specified in this Schedule.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I144

Sch. 11 Pt. II para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

SCHEDULE 12

(Regulations 18 and 20)

PART IRequirements relating to obligatory stop lamps and to optional stop lamps to the extent specified in part ii

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I145

Sch. 12 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I146

Sch. 12 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I147

Sch. 12 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I148

Sch. 12 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I149

Sch. 12 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I150

Sch. 12 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I151

Sch. 12 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I152

Sch. 12 Pt. I para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I153

Sch. 12 Pt. I para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I1451

Number–

a

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (b) or (c):

Two

b

A solo motor bicycle, a motor bicycle combination, an invalid carriage and a trailer drawn by a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination:

One

c

Any other motor vehicle first used before 1st January 1971 and any other trailer manufactured before that date:

One

I1462

Position–

a

Longitudinal:

No requirement

b

Lateral–

i

Maximum distance from the side of the vehicle–

A

Where two stop lamps are fitted:

One on each side of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle

B

Where only one stop lamp is fitted:

On the centre-line or off side of the vehicle (disregarding any sidecar forming part of a motor bicycle combination)

ii

Minimum separation distance between two obligatory stop lamps:

400 mm

c

Vertical–

i

Maximum height above the ground–

A

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B):

1500 mm or, if the structure of the vehicle makes this impracticable, 2100 mm

B

A motor vehicle first used before 1st January 1971, a trailer manufactured before that date and a motor vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph:

No requirement

ii

Minimum height above the ground–

A

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B):

350 mm

B

A motor vehicle first used before 1st January 1971 and a trailer manufactured before that date:

No requirement

I1473

Angles of visibility–

a

A motor vehicle first used on or after 1st January 1971 and a trailer manufactured on or after that date–

i

Horizontal:

45° to the left and to the right

ii

Vertical–

A

Except in a case specified in sub-paragraph (B) or (C):

15° above and below the horizontal

B

Where the highest part of the illuminated area of the lamp is less than 1500 mm above the ground:

15° above and 10° below the horizontal

C

Where the highest part of the illuminated area of the lamp is less than 750 mm above the ground:

15° above and 5° below the horizontal

b

A motor vehicle first used before 1st January 1971 and a trailer manufactured before that date:

Visible to the rear

I1484

Alignment:

To the rear

I1495

Markings–

a

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (b) or (c):

An approval mark

b

A motor vehicle first used before 1st February 1974 and a trailer manufactured before that date:

No requirement

c

A solo motor bicycle and a motor bicycle combination, in each case first used before 1st April 1986, and a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985 drawn by a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination:

No requirement

I1506

Size of illuminated area:

No requirement

I1517

Colour:

Red

I1528

Wattage–

a

A stop lamp fitted to a motor vehicle first used before 1st January 1971 or a trailer manufactured before that date and a stop lamp bearing an approval mark:

No requirement

b

Any other stop lamp:

15 to 36 watts

I1539

Intensity:

No requirement

I3810

Electrical connections–

a

Every stop lamp fitted to–

i

a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination first used on or after 1st April 1986 shall be operated by the application of every service brake control provided for the use of the rider;

ii

any other motor vehicle, shall be operated by the application of the service braking system.

b

Every stop lamp fitted to a trailer drawn by a motor vehicle shall be operated by the application of the service braking system of that motor vehicle.

I15411

Tell-tale:

No requirement

I3912

Other requirements–

  • Where two stop lamps are required to be fitted, they shall form a pair.

I4013

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule “approval mark” means–

    1. a

      in relation to a solo motor bicycle, a motor bicycle combination or a trailer drawn by a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 50A of Schedule 2 to those Regulations; and

    2. b

      in relation to any other vehicle, either–

      1. i

        a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 7 or, if combined with a rear position lamp, at item 8 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations; or

      2. ii

        a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 7B or, if combined with a rear position lamp, at item 7C of Schedule 2 to those Regulations.

I41PART IIRrequirements relating to optional stop lamps

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I41

Sch. 12 Pt. II in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Any number may be fitted, and the requirements prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted are all those specified in Part I except–

a

those specified in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3; and

b

in the case of a stop lamp fitted to a pedal cycle, those specified in paragraphs 5 and 8; and

c

in the case of a stop lamp fitted to a motor vehicle not being a motor bicycle, first used on or after 1st April 1991 either centrally or in such a manner as to project light through the rear window the intensity of the light emitted to the rear of the vehicle shall be not less than 20 candelas and not more than 60 candelas when measured from directly behind the centre of the lamp in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

SCHEDULE 13

(Regulations 18 and 20)

PART IRequirements relating to obligatory end-outline marker lamps and to optional end-outline marker lamps to the extent specified in part ii

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I155

Sch. 13 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I156

Sch. 13 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I157

Sch. 13 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I158

Sch. 13 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I159

Sch. 13 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I160

Sch. 13 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I161

Sch. 13 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I162

Sch. 13 Pt. I para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I163

Sch. 13 Pt. I para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I164

Sch. 13 Pt. I para. 10 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I165

Sch. 13 Pt. I para. 11 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I1551

Number:

Two visible from the front and two visible from the rear

I1562

Position–

a

Longitudinal:

No requirement

b

Lateral–

i

Maximum distance from the side of the vehicle:

400 mm

ii

Minimum separation distance between a pair of end-outline marker lamps:

No requirement

c

Vertical–

i

At the front of a motor vehicle:

The horizontal plane tangential to the upper edge of the illuminated area of the lamp shall not be lower than the horizontal plane tangential to the upper edge of the transparent zone of the windscreen

ii

At the front of a trailer and at the rear of any vehicle:

At the maximum height compatible with:

  • the requirements relating to the lateral position and to being a pair, and

  • the use for which the vehicle is constructed

I1573

Angles of visibility–

a

Horizontal:

0° inwards and 80° outwards

b

Vertical:

5° above and 20° below the horizontal

I1584

Alignment:

Such that white light is shown towards the front and red light is shown towards the rear

I1595

Markings:

An approval mark

I1606

Size of illuminated area:

No requirement

I1617

Colour:

White towards the front and red towards the rear

I1628

Wattage:

No requirement

I1639

Intensity:

No requirement

I16410

Electrical connections:

No individual requirement

I16511

Tell-tale:

No requirement

I4212

Other requirements–

  • The two lamps which emit white light towards the front, and the two lamps which emit red light towards the rear, shall in each case form a matched pair.

  • The white front lamp and red rear lamp on one side of a vehicle may be combined into a single lamp with a single light source.

I4313

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule, “approval mark” means the aproval mark for a front or rear position lamp, as the case may be.

I44PART IIRequirements relating to optional end-outline marker lamps

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I44

Sch. 13 Pt. II in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Any number may be fitted, and the only requirement prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted is that specified in paragraph 7 of Part I.

SCHEDULE 14

F71PART IRequirements relating to Obligatory Reversing Lamps

Regulations 18, 20

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)

Obligatory reversing lamps must comply with the requirements of paragraph 6.4 of ECE Regulation 48.

PART IIrequirements relating to optional reversing lamps

(Regulation 20)

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I166

Sch. 14 para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I167

Sch. 14 para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I168

Sch. 14 para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I169

Sch. 14 para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I170

Sch. 14 para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I171

Sch. 14 para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I172

Sch. 14 para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I173

Sch. 14 para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I174

Sch. 14 para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I175

Sch. 14 para. 10 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I176

Sch. 14 para. 11 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Amendments (Textual)

I1661

Number:

F44Not more than two but if the vehicle has an overall length which exceeds 6 m and is—

  1. a

    a bus; or

  2. b

    a vehicle which is not a passenger vehicle,

four may be fitted

I1672

Position:

No requirement

I1683

Angles of visibility:

No requirement

I1694

Alignment:

F45To the rear but if, in accordance with paragraph 1, four are fitted the configuration shall be—

  1. a

    four to the rear; or

  2. b

    two to the rear and one on each side

I1705

Markings–

a

A motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985:

An approval mark

b

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985:

No requirement

I1716

Size of illuminated area:

No requirement

I1727

Colour:

White

I1738

Wattage–

a

A reversing lamp bearing an approval mark:

No requirement

b

A reversing lamp not bearing an approval mark:

The total wattage of any one reversing lamp shall not exceed 24 watts

I1749

Intensity:

No requirement

I17510

Electrical connections:

F46No requirement except that if, in accordance with paragraph 4, reversing lamps have been fitted to the side, the following requirements shall apply in relation to those lamps—

  1. a

    it shall not be possible for the reversing lamps to be illuminated unless the front and rear position lamps of the vehicle are illuminated at the same time; and

  2. b

    the reversing lamps shall be switched on and off by the manual operation of one switch which shall have no other function; but

  3. c

    the reversing lamps shall switch off automatically if the vehicle is moving forward at a speed of 10km/h or more

I17611

Tell-tale–

a

A motor vehicle first used on or after 1st July 1954, provided that the electrical connections F47are such that any reversing lamp or lamps F48fitted to the rear cannot be illuminated other than automatically by the selection of the reverse gear of the vehicle:

No requirement

b

Any other motor vehicle first used on or after 1st July 1954:

A circuit-closed tell-tale shall be fitted

c

A motor vehicle first used before 1st July 1954:

No requirement

d

Any vehicle which is not a motor vehicle:

No requirement

I4512

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule “approval mark” means either–

    1. a

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 21 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations; or

    2. b

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 23 or 23A of Schedule 2 to those Regulations.

SCHEDULE 15requirements relating to obligatory rear registration plate lamps

(Regulation 18)

I1771

Number:

Such that the lamp or lamps are capable of adequately illuminating the rear registration plate

I1782

Position:

Such that the lamp or lamps are capable of adequately illuminating the rear registration plate

I1793

Angles of visibility:

Such that the lamp or lamps are capable of adequately illuminating the rear registration plate

I1804

Alignment:

Such that the lamp or lamps are capable of adequately illuminating the rear registration plate

I1815

Markings–

a

A motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985:

An approval mark

b

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985:

No requirement

I1826

Size of illuminated area:

No requirement

I1837

Colour:

White

I1848

Wattage:

No requirement

I1859

Intensity:

No requirement

I18610

Electrical connections:

No individual requirement

I18711

Tell-tale:

No requirement

I4612

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule “approval mark” means–

    1. a

      in relation to a solo motor bicycle, a motor bicycle combination and a trailer drawn by a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 50A of Schedule 2 to those Regulations; and

    2. b

      in relation to any other motor vehicle and any other trailer, either–

      1. i

        a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 10 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations; or

      2. ii

        a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 4 of Schedule 2 to those Regulations.

F7313

In this Schedule, references to a rear registration plate do not include a registration plate fixed to the rear of a trailer displaying a registration mark assigned to that trailer in accordance with regulations made under section 15 of the Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Act 2018 (c. 19).

SCHEDULE 16requirement relating to obligatory and optional warning beacons

(Regulations 17 and 20)

I1881

Number:

Sufficient to satisfy the requirements of paragraph 3

I472

Position–

  • Every warning beacon shall be so mounted on the vehicle that the centre of the lamp is at a height not less than 1200 mm above the ground.

I483

Angles of visibility–

  • The light shown from at least one beacon (but not necessarily the same beacon) shall be visible from any point at a reasonable distance from the vehicle or any trailer being drawn by it.

    I1894

    Markings:

    No requirement

    I1905

    Size of illuminated area:

    No requirement

    I1916

    Colour:

    Blue, amber, green or yellow in accordance with Regulation 11

    I1927

    Wattage:

    No requirement

    I1938

    Intensity:

    No requirement

    I1949

    Electrical connections:

    No requirement

    I19510

    Tell-tale:

    No requirement

I4911

Other requirements–

  • The light shown by any one warning beacon shall be displayed not less than 60 nor more than 240 equal times per minute and the intervals between each display of light shall be constant.

SCHEDULE 17

(Regulations 18 and 20)

PART IRequirements relating to obligatory side retro reflectors and optional side retro reflectors to the extent specified in part ii

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I196

Sch. 17 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I197

Sch. 17 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I198

Sch. 17 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I199

Sch. 17 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I200

Sch. 17 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I201

Sch. 17 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I202

Sch. 17 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I203

Sch. 17 Pt. I para. 8 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I1961

Number–

a

A motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985:

On each side: two and as many more as are sufficient to satisfy the requirements of paragraph 2(a)

b

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985:

On each side: Two

I1972

Position–

a

Longitudinal–

i

A motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985–

A

Maximum distance from the front of the vehicle, including any drawbar, in respect of the foremost reflector on each side:

4 m

B

Maximum distance from the rear of the vehicle in respect of the rearmost reflector on each side:

1 m

C

Maximum separation distance between the reflecting areas of adjacent reflectors on the same side of the vehicle:

3 m or, if this is not practicable, 4 m

ii

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985–

A

Maximum distance from the rear of the vehicle in respect of the rearmost reflector on each side:

1 m

B

The other reflector on each side of the vehicle:

Towards the centre of the vehicle

b

Lateral:

No requirement

c

Vertical–

i

Maximum height above the ground:

1500 mm

ii

Minimum height above the ground:

350 mm

I1983

Angles of visibility–

a

A motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985–

i

Horizontal:

45° to the left and to the right when viewed in a direction at right angles to the longutidinal axis of the vehicle

ii

Vertical–

A

Except in a case specified in sub-paragraph (B):

15° above and below the horizontal

B

Where the highest part of the reflecting area is less than 750 mm above the ground:

15° above and 5° below the horizontal

b

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985:

Plainly visible to the side

I1994

Alignment:

To the side

I2005

Markings:

An approval mark

I2016

Size of reflecting area:

No requirement

I2027

Colour–

a

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (b):

Amber or if within 1 m of the rear of the vehicle it may be red

b

A solo motor bicycle, a motor bicycle combination, a pedal cycle with or without a sidecar or an invalid carriage:

No requirement

I2038

Other requirements:

No side retro reflector shall be triangular

I509

Definitions–

a

In this Schedule “approval mark” means either–

i

a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 3 or 3B of Schedule 2 to those Regulations and which includes the marking I or IA; or

ii

a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 4 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations and which includes the marking I; and

b

In this Schedule references to “maximum distance from the front of the vehicle” and “maximum distance from the rear of the vehicle” are references to the maximum distance from that end of the vehicle (as determined by reference to the overall length of the vehicle exclusive of any special equipment) beyond which no part of the reflecting area of the side retro reflector extends.

F37PART IIREQUIREMENTS RELATING TO OPTIONAL SIDE RETRO REFLECTORS

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
F63

Words in Sch. 17 Pt. 2 inserted (26.5.2015) by Deregulation Act 2015 (c. 20), s. 115(3)(d), Sch. 9 para. 13

Any number may be fitted and the only requirements in respect of any which are fitted are those specified in paragraphs 7 and 8 of Part I. But, in respect of a vehicle to which paragraph 7(a) applies which is used for the purposes listed in column (1) of the Table, the permitted colours are those listed in column (2).

Table

Police

amber, yellow, blue, white or if within 1 m of the rear of the vehicle it may be red

F59Scottish Fire and Rescue Service or, in England and Wales, fire and rescue authority

amber, yellow, red

Ambulance

F63The provision of a response to an emergency at the request of an NHS ambulance service but only in respect of a vehicle which is owned by the service or held by it under a lease or hire agreement

amber, yellow, green, white or if within 1 m of the rear of the vehicle it may be red

F61Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

amber, yellow, silver, white or if within 1 m of the rear of the vehicle it may be red

Traffic officer

amber, yellow, white or if within 1 m of the rear of the vehicle it may be red.

SCHEDULE 18

(Regulations 18 and 20)

PART IRequirements relating to obligatory rear retro reflectors and optional rear retro reflectors to the extent specified in part ii

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I204

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I205

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I206

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I207

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I208

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I209

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I210

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Amendments (Textual)

I2041

Number–

a

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (b) or (c):

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I204

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Two

b

A solo motor bicycle, a pedal cycle with less than four wheels and with or without a sidecar, a trailer drawn by a pedal cycle, a trailer the overall width of which does not exceed 800 mm drawn by a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, an invalid carriage having a maximum speed not exceeding 4 mph and a vehicle drawn or propelled by hand:

One

c

A motor vehicle having three or more wheels and a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph and a trailer drawn by any such vehicle if, in either case, the structure of the vehicle makes it impracticable to meet all of the requirements of paragraphs 2 and 3 below with two reflectors:

Four

I2052

Position–

a

Longitudinal:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I205

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

At or near the rear

b

Lateral–

i

Where two rear reflectors are required to be fitted–

A

Maximum distance from the side of the vehicle–

1

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (2), (3) or (4):

400 mm

2

A bus first used before 1st October 1954 and a horse-drawn vehicle manufactured before 1st October 1985:

No requirement

3

A vehicle constructed or adapted for the carriage of round timber:

765 mm

4

Any other motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and any other vehicle manufactured before 1st October 1985:

610 mm

B

Minimum separation distance between a pair of rear reflectors–

1

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (2):

600 mm. If the overall width of the vehicle is less than 1300 mm, 400 mm or if less than 800 mm, 300 mm

2

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and any other vehicle manufactured before 1st October 1985:

No requirement

ii

Where one rear reflector is required to be fitted:

On the centre-line or off side of the vehicle

iii

Where four rear reflectors are required to be fitted–

A

Maximum distance from the side of the vehicle–

1

One pair of reflectors:

Such that they satisfy the relevant requirements in sub-paragraph 2(b)(i)(A)

2

The other pair of reflectors:

No requirement

B

Minimum separation distance between rear reflectors–

1

One pair of reflectors:

Such that they satisfy the relevant requirements in sub-paragraph 2(b)(i)(B)

2

The other pair of reflectors:

No requirement

c

Vertical–

i

Maximum height above the ground where one or two rear reflectors are required to be fitted–

A

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B):

900 mm or, if the structure of the vehicle makes this impracticable, F491500 mm

B

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and any other vehicle manufactured before 1st October 1985:

1525 mm

ii

Maximum height above the ground where four rear reflectors are required to be fitted–

A

One pair of reflectors:

Such that they satisfy the relevant requirements in paragraph 2(c)(i)

B

The other pair of reflectors:

2100 mm

iii

Minimum height above the ground–

A

Any vehicle not covered by sub-paragraph (B):

F50250 mm

B

A motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986 and any other vehicle manufactured before 1st October 1985:

No requirement

I2063

Angles of visibility–

a

A motor vehicle (not being a motor bicycle combination) first used on or after 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985–

i

Where one or two rear reflectors are required to be fitted–

A

Horizontal–

1

Where two rear reflectors are required to be fitted:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I206

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

30° inwards and outwards

2

Where one rear reflector is required to be fitted:

30° to the left and to the right

B

Vertical–

1

Except in a case specified in sub-paragraph (2):

F5110° above and below the horizontal

2

Where the highest part of the reflecting area is less than 750 mm above the ground:

F5110° above and 5° below the horizontal

ii

Where four rear reflectors are required to be fitted–

A

One pair of reflectors:

Such that they satisfy the relevant requirements in paragraph 3(a)(i)

B

The other pair of reflectors:

Plainly visible to the rear

b

A motor vehicle (not being a motor bicycle combination) first used before 1st April 1986 and a trailer manufactured before 1st October 1985:

Plainly visible to the rear

c

A motor bicycle combination, a pedal cycle, a sidecar attached to a pedal cycle, a horse-drawn vehicle and a vehicle drawn or propelled by hand:

Plainly visible to the rear

I2074

Alignment:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I207

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

To the rear

I2085

Markings–

a

A motor vehicle first used–

i

On or after 1st April 1991:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I208

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

An approval mark incorporating “I” or “IA”

ii

On or after 1st July 1970 and before 1st April 1991:

A

An approval mark incorporating “I” or “IA”, or

B

A British Standard mark which is specified in sub-paragraph (i) of the definition of “British Standard mark” below followed by “LI” or “LIA”; or

C

In the case of a vehicle manufactured in Italy, an Italian approved marking

iii

Before 1st July 1970:

No requirement

b

A trailer (other than a broken-down motor vehicle) manufactured–

i

On or after 1st October 1989:

An approval mark incorporating “III” or “IIIA”

ii

On or after 1st July 1970 and before 1st October 1989:

A

An approval mark incorporating “III” or “IIIA”; or

B

A British Standard mark which is specified in sub-paragraph (i) of the definition of “British Standard mark” below followed by “LIII” or “LIIIA”, or

C

In the case of a trailer manufactured in Italy, an Italian approved marking

iii

Before 1st July 1970:

No requirement

c

A pedal cycle, an invalid carriage having a maximum speed not exceeding 4 mph, a horse-drawn vehicle and a vehicle drawn or propelled by hand, in each case manufactured–

i

On or after 1st October 1989:

A

An approval mark incorporating “I” or “IA”; or

B

A British Standard mark which is specified in sub-paragraph (ii) of the definition of “British Standard mark” below

ii

On or after 1st July 1970 and before 1st October 1989:

A

Any of the markings mentioned in sub-paragraph (c)(i) above; or

B

A British Standard mark which is specified in sub-paragraph (i) of the definition of “British Standard mark” below followed by “LI” or “LIA”

iii

Before 1st July 1970:

No requirement

I2096

Size of reflecting area:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I209

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

No requirement

I2107

Colour:

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I210

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Red

I518

Other requirements–

a

Except in the case of a motor vehicle first used before 1st April 1986, any other vehicle manufactured before 1st October 1985 and a motor bicycle combination, where two rear reflectors are required to be fitted they shall form a pair. Where four rear reflectors are required to be fitted they shall form two pairs.

b

No vehicle, other than a trailer or a broken-down motor vehicle being towed, may be fitted with triangular-shaped rear reflectors.

F23c

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

I529

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule–

    1. a

      “approval mark” means either–

      1. i

        a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 3 or 3A or 3B of Schedule 2 to those Regulations; or

      2. ii

        a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulation and shown at item 4 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations;

    2. b

      “British Standard mark” means either–

      1. i

        the mark indicated in the specification for retro reflectors for vehicles, including cycles, published by the British Standards Institution under the reference B.S. AU 40: Part 2: 1965, namely “AU 40”; or

      2. ii

        the mark indicated in the specification for photometric and physical requirements of reflective devices published by the British Standards Institution under the reference BS 6102: Part 2: 1982, namely “BS 6102/2”; and

    3. c

      “Italian approved marking” means–

      • a mark approved by the Italian Ministry of Transport, namely, one including two separate groups of symbols consisting of “IGM” or “DGM” and “C.1.” or “C.2.”.

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I52

Sch. 18 Pt. 1 para. 9 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

F38PART IIREQUIREMENTS RELATING TO OPTIONAL REAR RETRO REFLECTORS

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)

F641

Any number may be fitted and the only requirements in respect of any which are fitted are those specified in paragraphs 7 and 8(b) of Part I F65, subject to paragraphs 2 and 3.

F662

F67...The colour of rear retro reflectors fitted to a vehicle used for—

a

police,

b

F60Scottish Fire and Rescue Service or, in England and Wales, fire and rescue authority,

F68c

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

d

F62Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency, or

e

traffic officer,

purposes may be red, yellow or orange (or any combination).

F693.

The colour of rear retro reflectors fitted to—

a

a vehicle used for ambulance purposes, or

b

a vehicle used for the purpose of providing a response to an emergency at the request of an NHS ambulance service,

may be red, yellow or orange (or any combination), provided that, in the case mentioned in paragraph (b), the vehicle is owned by the NHS ambulance service or held by it under a lease or hire agreement.

SCHEDULE 19

(Regulations 18 and 20)

F7PART IREQUIREMENTS RELATING TO OBLIGATORY REAR MARKINGS AND OPTIONAL REAR MARKINGS TO THE EXTENT SPECIFIED IN PART II

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1

Description—

a

A motor vehicle first used on or after 1 April 1996, the overall length of which—

i

does not exceed 13m:

A rear marking of a type shown in diagram 1, 2, 3 or 4 in Part IV of this Schedule

ii

exceeds 13m:

A rear marking of a type shown in diagram 5, 6, 7 or 8 in Part IV of this Schedule

b

A motor vehicle first used before 1 April 1996, the overall length of which—

i

does not exceed 13m:

A rear marking of a type shown in diagram 1, 2 or 3 in Part III of this Schedule or a rear marking of a type shown in diagram 1, 2, 3 or 4 in Part IV of this Schedule

ii

exceeds 13m:

A rear marking of a type shown in diagram 4 or 5 in Part III of this Schedule or a rear marking of a type shown in diagram 5, 6, 7 or 8 in Part IV of this Schedule

c

A trailer manufactured on or after 1 October 1995 if it forms part of a combination of vehicles the overall length of which—

i

does not exceed 11m:

A rear marking of a type shown in diagram 1, 2, 3 or 4 in Part IV of this Schedule

ii

exceeds 11m but does not exceed 13m:

A rear marking of a type shown in Part IV of this Schedule

iii

exceeds 13m:

A rear marking of a type shown in diagram 5, 6, 7 or 8 in Part IV of this Schedule

d

A trailer manufactured before 1October 1995 if it forms part of a combination of vehicles the overall length of which—

i

does not exceed 11m:

A rear marking of a type shown in diagram 1, 2 or 3 in Part III of this Schedule or a rear marking of a type shown in diagram 1, 2, 3 or 4 in Part IV of this Schedule

ii

exceeds 11m but does not exceed 13m:

A rear marking of a type shown in Part III or Part IV of this Schedule

iii

exceeds 13m:

A rear marking of a type shown in diagram 4 or 5 in Part III of this Schedule or a rear marking of a type shown in diagram 5, 6, 7 or 8 in Part IV of this Schedule

2

Position—

a

Longitudinal:

At or near the rear of the vehicle

b

Lateral—

i

A rear marking of a type shown in diagram 2, 3 or 5 in Part III of this Schedule and a rear marking of a type shown in diagram 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 or 8 in Part IV of this Schedule:

Each part shall be fitted as near as practicable to the outermost edge of the vehicle on the side thereof on which it is fitted so that no part of the marking projects beyond the outermost part of the vehicle on either side

ii

A rear marking of a type shown in diagram 1 or 4 in Part III of this Schedule and a rear marking of a type shown in diagram 1 or 5 in Part IV of this Schedule:

The marking shall be fitted so that the vertical centre-line of the marking lies on the vertical plane through the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and no part of the marking projects beyond the outermost part of the vehicle on either side

c

Vertical:

The lower edge of every rear marking shall be at a height of not more than 1700mm nor less than 400mm above the ground whether the vehicle is laden or unladen

3

Visibility:

Plainly visible to the rear

4

Alignment:

The lower edge of every rear marking shall be fitted horizontally. Every part of a rear marking shall lie within 20° of a transverse vertical plane at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle and shall face to the rear

5

Markings—

a

A motor vehicle or trailer not covered by sub-paragraph (b) F52or (c):

In respect of any rear marking of a type shown in Part III of this Schedule a British Standard mark or in respect of any rear marking of a type shown in Part IV of this Schedule an approval mark

b

F53Unless covered by sub-paragraph (c), a motor vehicle first used on or after 1April 1996 and a trailer manufactured on or after 1 October 1995:

An approval mark

F54c

A motor vehicle first used on or after 10th July 2011 and a trailer manufactured on or after 10th July 2011:

A 70.01 mark

6

Colour:

Red fluorescent material in the stippled areas shown in any of the diagrams in Part III or IV of this Schedule and yellow retro reflective material in any of the areas so shown, being areas not stippled and not constituting a letter. All letters shall be coloured black

7

Other requirements—

  • A rear marking of a type shown in a diagram in Part III of this Schedule shall comply with the requirements of that Part.

  • The two parts of every rear marking of a type shown in diagrams 2, 3 and 5 in Part III and diagrams 2, 3, 6 and 7 in Part IV of this Schedule shall form a pair and the four parts of every rear marking of a type shown in diagrams 4 and 8 in Part IV of this Schedule shall form two pairs.

8

Definitions—

In this Schedule—

a

“approval mark” means a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 3 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 70 of Schedule 2 to those Regulations; F55...

b

“British Standard mark” means the specification for rear markings for vehicles published by the British Standards Institution under the reference BS AU 152: 1970, namely “BS AU 152”F56; and

c

“70.01 mark” means the international approval mark referred to in paragraph 5.4.1 of ECE Regulation 70 as amended by the 01 series of amendments (as in force on 15th October 2008).

PART IIREQUIREMENTS RELATING TO OPTIONAL REAR MARKINGS

Subject to regulation 11(2), any number of rear markings shown in Parts III and IV may be fitted to the rear of a vehicle.

PART IIIREAR MARKINGS PRESCRIBED FOR MOTOR VEHICLES FIRST USED BEFORE 1 APRIL 1996 AND TRAILERS MANUFACTURED BEFORE 1 OCTOBER 1995

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ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE ABOVE DIAGRAMS

1

A rear marking of a type shown in one of the above diagrams shall have the dimensions shown in relation to that diagram.

2

Any variation in a dimension (other than as to the height of a letter) specified in any of the above diagrams shall be treated as permitted for the purposes of this Schedule if the variation—

a

in the case of a dimension so specified as 250mm or as over 250mm does not exceed 2.5 per cent of that dimension;

b

in the case of a dimension so specified as 40mm or as over 40mm but as under 250mm does not exceed 5 per cent of that dimension; or

c

in the case of a dimension so specified as under 40mm does not exceed 10 per cent of that dimension.

3

Any variation in a dimension as to the height of a letter specified in any of those diagrams shall be treated as permitted for the purposes of this Schedule if the variation—

a

in the case of a dimension so specified as 105mm does not exceed 2.5 per cent of that dimension; or

b

in the case of a dimension so specified as 70mm does not exceed 5 per cent of that dimension.

4

Any variation in a dimension as to the angle of hatching specified in any of those diagrams shall be treated as permitted for the purposes of this Schedule if the variation does not exceed 5 degrees.

5

A rear marking of a type shown in diagrams 1 or 4 above shall be constructed in the form of a single plate, and every rear marking shown in diagrams 2, 3 or 5 above shall be constructed in the form of two plates of equal size and shape.

6

The height of each half of the marking shown in diagram 3 above may be reduced to a minimum of 140mm provided the width is increased so that each half of the marking has a minimum area of 980cm2.

7

All letters incorporated in a rear marking of a type shown in diagrams 4 or 5 above shall have the proportions and form of letters as shown in Part II of Schedule 13 of the Traffic Signs Regulations 1994.

PART IVREAR MARKINGS PRESCRIBED FOR MOTOR VEHICLES WHENEVER FIRST USED AND TRAILERS WHENEVER MANUFACTURED

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SCHEDULE 20

(Regulation 18 and 20)

PART IRequirements relating to obligatory pedal retro reflectors and optional pedal retro reflectors to the extent specified in part ii

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I211

Sch. 20 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I212

Sch. 20 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I213

Sch. 20 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I214

Sch. 20 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I215

Sch. 20 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I216

Sch. 20 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I2111

Number:

Two reflectors on each pedal

I2122

Position–

a

Longitudinal:

On the leading edge and the trailing edge of each pedal

b

Lateral:

No requirement

c

Vertical:

No requirement

I2133

Angles of visibility:

Such that the reflector on the leading edge of each pedal is plainly visible to the front and the reflector on the trailing edge of each pedal is plainly visible to the rear

I2144

Markings:

A British Standard mark

I2155

Size of reflecting area:

No requirement

I2166

Colour:

Amber

I537

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule “British Standard mark” means the specification for photometric and physical requirements of reflective devices published by the British Standards Institution under the reference BS 6102: Part 2: 1982, namely “BS 6102/2”.

I54PART IIRequirements relating to optional pedal retro reflectors

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I54

Sch. 20 Pt. II in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Any number may be fitted and the only requirement prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted is that specified in paragraph 6 of Part I.

SCHEDULE 21

(Regulations 18 and 20)

PART IRequirements relating to obligatory front retroreflectors and to optional front retro reflectors to the extent specified in part ii

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I217

Sch. 21 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I218

Sch. 21 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I219

Sch. 21 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I220

Sch. 21 Pt. I para. 4 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I221

Sch. 21 Pt. I para. 5 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I222

Sch. 21 Pt. I para. 6 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I223

Sch. 21 Pt. I para. 7 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Amendments (Textual)

I2171

Number:

Two

I2182

Position–

a

Longitudinal:

No requirement

b

Lateral–

i

Maximum distance from the side of the trailer:

150 mm

ii

Minimum separation distance between a pair of front reflectors:

600 mm or, if the overall width of the trailer is less than 1400 mm, 400 mm

c

Vertical–

i

Maximum height above the ground:

900 mm or, if the structure of the trailer makes this impracticable, 1500 mm

ii

Minimum height above the ground:

F57250 mm

I2193

Angles of visibility–

a

Horizontal:

30° outwards and 5° inwards

b

Vertical–

i

Any case not covered by sub-paragraph (ii):

F5810° above and below the horizontal

ii

Where the highest point of the reflecting area is less than 750 mm above the ground:

F5810° above and 5° below the horizontal

I2204

Alignment:

To the front

I2215

Markings:

An approval mark

I2226

Size of reflecting area:

No requirement

I2237

Colour:

White

I558

Other requirements–

a

Where two front reflectors are required to be fitted they shall form a pair.

b

Triangular shaped retro reflectors shall not be fitted to the front of any trailer.

I569

Definitions–

  • In this Schedule– “approval mark” means either–

    1. a

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 3 or 3A or 3B of Schedule 2 to those Regulations; or

    2. b

      a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulation and shown at item 4 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations

I57PART IIRequirements relating to optional front retro reflectors

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I57

Sch. 21 Pt. II in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

Any number may be fitted and the only requirements prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted are that specified in paragraph 8(b) of Part I and that the colour shall not be red.

F8SCHEDULE 21A

(Regulation 3(2))

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)

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I58SCHEDULE 22Diagram showing where unlit parking is not permitted near a junction

(Regulation 24(3))

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I58

Sch. 22 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

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I59SCHEDULE 23

(Schedule 4, Part I, Paragraphs 4 and 12)

Annotations:
Commencement Information
I59

Sch. 23 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)

I59Example of marking showing the vertical downwards inclination of the dipped-beam headlamps when the vehicle is at its kerbside weight and has a weight of 75 kg on the driver’s seat

(Symbol for dipped-beam headlamp)(Vertical inclination of dipped beam)

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F72SCHEDULE 24Requirements relating to daytime running lamps

Regulations 18, 20

Annotations:
Amendments (Textual)

Daytime running lamps must comply with paragraphs 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9 of ECE Regulation 87.