Reversing lights
100 Reversing lights
One or more reversing lights may be fitted to the rear of a vehicle and on each side towards the rear of the vehicle.
A reversing light must have its centre not over 1.2 metres above ground level.
When on, a reversing light must show a white or yellow light to the rear or to the side and rear of the vehicle.
Note Third edition ADRs only allow white reversing lights.
A reversing light fitted to a motor vehicle must be wired so it operates only when the vehicle is reversing or in reverse gear.
A reversing light fitted to a trailer must be wired so it operates only when a motor vehicle towing the trailer is reversing or in reverse gear.
A yellow reversing light may also operate as a direction indicator light.
Division 11 Direction indicator lights
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