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