COMPULSORY LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
Table A-Head/amps and Parking Lamps
6. All motor vehicles (except trailers, motor cycles with or without a sidecar and three-wheeled motor vehicles which do not exceed 1 · 5 metres in width)-
(!) Two headlamps, one on each side having their centres equidistant from the centre line of the vehicle, but not less than 600 millimetres apart, at equal heights from the ground, of approximately equal candle power, and, subject to clause 20 of this Schedule, capable of an effective range of at least 50 metres; or
(2) Four headlamps, in sets of two, one set on each side, having their centres equidistant from the centre line of the vehicle, but not less than 600 millimetres apart, at equal heights from the ground, each set of approximately equal candle power, and, subject to clause 20 of this Schedule, capable of an effective range of at least 50 metres; and
(3) In the case of a vehicle first registered on or after I st January, 1966, two parking lamps, one on each side, having their centres equidistant from the centre line of the vehicle, but not less than 600 millimetres apart, at equal heights from the ground, of approximately equal candle power, and so affixed than no part of the vehicle or any loading or equipment thereon on the side to which any such lamp is affixed projects more than 510 millimetres laterally from the centre of such lamp.
Substituted by regulations published Gazette 18 January 1964, pp. 162-3; as amended by regulations published Gazette 22 June 1974, pp. 1116-20; 29 November 1975, pp. 1255-59.
7. (1) Motor cycles generally-
One headlamp capable, subject to clause 20 of this Schedule, of an effective range of at least 50 metres.
(2) Motor cycle with engine not exceeding 200 millilitres capacity and with lighting system so designed and constructed that it has not an effective range of at least 50 metres-
( a) Where the engine capacity does not exceed 100 millilitres- One headlamp capable of an effective range of at least 12 metres.
(b) Where the engine capacity exceeds 100 millilitres but does not exceed 200 millilitres-
One headlamp capable of an effective range of at least 25 metres.
(3) Motor cycle with sidecar-
(a) One headlamp as described in subclause (I) or (2) of this clause, whichever is appropriate; and
(b)-
(i) a lamp of a power not exceeding 7 watts which when lighted will show a clear white light visible in darkness at a distance of at least 200 metres from the front of the vehicle, and so affixed to the sidecar that no part of the vehicle or its loading extend outwards for more than 300 millimetres from its centre; or
(ii) in the case of a vehicle first registered on or after 1st January, 1966, two parking lamps of approximately equal candle power-
(A) one affixed to the motor cycle; and
(B) one affixed to the sidecar so that no part of the vehicle or any loading or equipment thereon extends outwards for more than 300 millimetres from its centre.
Substituted by regulations published Gazette 18 January 1964, pp. 162-3; as amended by regulations published Gazette 22 June 1974, pp. 1116-20; 29 November 1975, pp. 1255-59.
8. Three-wheeled vehicles, other than motor cycles, not more than 1.5 metres wide- ( I) Where the width of the vehicle does not exceed 1.1 metres-
One headlamp as described in subclause (I) or (2) of clause 7 of this Schedule, whichever is appropriate.
(2) Where the width of the vehicle exceeds 1.1 metres but does not exceed 1.5 metres-
( a)-
(i) One headlamp as described in subclause (I) or (2) of clause 7 of this Schedule, whichever is appropriate; and
(ii)-
(b)-
(A) affixed to each side of the vehicle a lamp of a power not exceeding seven (7) watts which when lighted will show a clear white light visible in darkness at a distance of at least 200 metres from the front of the vehicle and which is so affixed that no part of the vehicle or its equipment on that side of the vehicle projects more than 150 millimetres laterally from its centre; or
(B) in the case of a vehicle first registered on or after 1st January, 1966, two parking lamps, one on each side, having their centres equidistant from the centre line of the vehicle, at equal heights from the ground of approximately equal candle power, and so affixed that no part of the vehicle, or any loading or equipment thereon on the side to which any such lamp is affixed projects more than !50 millimetres laterally from the centre of such lamp; or
(i) two headlamps as described in clause 6 of this Schedule or, if the vehicle has an engine and lighting system as described in subclause (2) of clause 7 of this Schedule, two headlamps having such effective range described in such subclause as is appropriate; and
Sch. to Pt. 13, c. 9 Sch. to Pt. 13, c. 12 59 (ii) in the case of a vehicle first registered on or after 1st January, 1966, two parking lamps, one on each side, having their centres equidistant from the centre line of the vehicle, at equal heights from the ground, of approximately equal candle power, and so affixed that no part of the vehicle, or any loading or equipment thereon on the side to· which any such lamp is affixed projects more than 150 millimetres laterally from the centre of such lamp.
Substituted by regulations published Gazette 18 January 1964, pp. 162-3; as amended by regulations published Gazette 22 June 1974, pp. 1116-20; 29 November 1975, pp. 1255-59.
Table B-Rear Lamps 9. All motor vehicles-
A lamp of a power not exceeding seven (7) watts affixed to the rear of the vehicle in the centre thereof, or to the right-hand or off-side of such centre so that the centre of the lamp is not more than 1 metre from the ground, and which is capable of showing a clear red light to the rear visible in darkness at a distance of at least 200 metres.
As amended by regulations published Gazette 22 December 1962, p. 1603; 22 June 1974, pp. 1116-20; 29 November 1975, pp. 1255-59.
10. All motor vehicles-
One or more lamps capable of projecting white light so that it will illuminate and render easily visible at a distance of at least 20 metres each letter, symbol or figure upon the number plate carried upon the rear of the vehicle. Such lamp may comprise part of the rear lamp described in clause 9 of this Schedule, or may be a separate lamp.
As amended by regulations published Gazette 22 December 1962, p. 1603; 22 June 1974, pp. 1116-20; 29 November 1975, pp. 1255-59.
Table C-Clearance and Side Marker Lamps: Reflectors, other than Rear Reflectors 11. All motor vehicles which with any loading or equipment thereon but exclusive of any rear vision mirror or signalling device are 2.2 metres or more in width except articulated vehicles-
(1) On the forepart, two clearance lamps, one on each side;
(2) On the rear, two clearance lamps, one on each side;
(3) In the case of a vehicle which exceeds 7.5 metres in length, two side marker lamps, one on each side at the rear: Provided that it shall be sufficient compliance with this requirement if the rear clearance lamps are so constructed and affixed that the light from each of them is visible at right angles to the side of the vehicle to which it is affixed.
As amended by regulations published Gazette 22 June 1974, pp. 1116-20; 29 November 1975, pp. 1255-59.
12. All articulated vehicles, irrespective of width- (1) Hauling unit- .
Two clearance lamps, one on each side facing to, and visible from, the front;
(2) Semi-trailer-
(a) On the front, two clearance lamps, one on each side;
(b) On the rear, two clearance lamps, one on each side; and where the semi- trailer exceeds 7.5 metres in length, at least one clearance lamp on each side spaced approximately evenly between the front and rear clearance lamps;
(c) On each side, two side marker lamps, one at or near the front and one at or near the rear; and where the semi-trailer exceeds 7.5 metres in length,
at least one side marker lamp on each side spaced approximately evenly between the front and rear side marker lamps.
As amended by regulations published Gazette 22 June 1974, pp. 1116-20; 29 November 1975, pp. 1255-59.
13. (I) Trailers other than pole-type trailers, which with any loading thereon are 2.2 metres or more in width or which project more than !50 millimetres laterally on either side beyond the motor vehicles by which they are drawn-
(a) On the front, two clearance lamps, one on each side;
(b) On the rear, two clearance lamps, one on each side; and where the trailer exceeds 7.5 metres in length, at least one clearance lamp on each side spaced approximately evenly between the front and rear clearance lamps;
(c) On each side, two side marker lamps, one at or near the front, and one at or near the rear; and where the trailer exceeds 7.5 metres in length, at least one side marker lamp on each side spaced approximately evenly between the front and rear side marker lamps:
Provided also that in the case of a trailer constructed principally for the carriage of boats and which is 2 metres or more in width or projects more than !50 millimetres laterally on either side beyond the motor vehicle by which it is drawn, it shall be sufficient compliance with this requirement if there are affixed near the centre of the trailer two clearance lamps, one on each side, and two side marker lamps, one on each side.
(2) Trailers drawn by motor vehicles, such as trailers being I metre or more in width-
On each side of the front of any such trailer-one clearance lamp.
As amended by regulations published Gazette 22 June 1974, pp. 1116-20; 29 November 1975, pp. 1255-59.
14. Pole-type trailers- (!)-
(a) At or near each end of the forward facing section of the bolster, or, where there is more than one bolster, of the foremost bolster, a clearance lamp showing amber light to the front; and
(b) At or near each end of the bolster, or where there is more than one bolster, the rearmost bolster, a clearance lamp showing red light to the rear:
Provided that where a trailer is fitted with two bolsters the illumination required to the front and rear may be provided by clearance lamps affixed to each side of the rearmost bolster.
(2)-
(a) At or near each end of the bolster, or, where there is more than one bolster, of any one of them, one side marker lamp;
(b) Along the entire length of the right-hand and left-hand faces of the pole, red reflectors spaced at intervals of not more than I . 25 metres;
(c) Two reflectors on each side of the forward facing section of the foremost bolster.
As amended by regulations published Gazette 22 June 1974, pp. 1116-20; 29 November 1975, pp. 1255-59.
15. Motor vehicles fitted with one or more bolsters and designed to draw pole-type trailers-
(1) At or near the front of the vehicle, one clearance lamp on each side;
(2)-
(a) At or near each end of the forward facing section of the bolster, or, where there is more than one bolster, of the foremost bolster, a clearance lamp showing amber light to the front; and
(b) At or near each end of the bolster, or, where there is more than one bolster, of the rearmost bolster, a clearance lamp showing red light to the rear:
Provided that where a vehicle is fitted with two bolsters the illumination required on such bolsters to the front and rear may be provided by clearance lamps affixed to each side of the rearmost bolster.
(3)-
(a) At or near each end of the bolster, or, where there is more than one bolster, of any one of them, one side marker lamp;
(b) One reflector on each side of the forward facing section of the foremost bolster.
TableD-Brake Lamps
16. Every motor vehicle as set out in clause 17 of this Schedule-at least one brake lamp.
17. The requirements of this Table shall apply to vehicles of the following classes:- (a) Any omnibus;
(b) Any motor vehicle (other than a motor cycle) registered for the first time on or after 1st January, 1934;
(c) Any motor cycle the engine of which exceeds 200 millilitres capacity and which is first registered on or after 1st January, 1962:
Provided that in the case of a motor vehicle to which is attached a general purpose load-carrying trailer having an unladen weight of not more than 250 kilogrammes, or a trailer which comprises a concrete mixer or air compressor, or a plant or equipment trailer, it shall be a sufficient compliance with the requirements of this Table if a brake lamp is affixed at the rear of the towing vehicle on the right-hand or off-side thereof and the dimensions or construction of th~trailer with any loading or equipment thereon are such as not to obscure such lamp.
As amended by regulations published Gazette 22 June 1974, pp. 1116-20; 29 November 1975, pp. 1255-59.
Table E-Rear Reflectors
18. (1) All motor vehicles, except motor cycles without a sidecar- At the rear, two red reflectors, symmetrically affixed one to each side.
(2) All motor cycles without a sidecar- At the rear, one red reflector.
Table F-Flashing Warning Lights
18A. Public utility service trucks, tow trucks and all special purpose vehicles except those specified in Clause 42A of Part III of Division 2 of this Schedule, required to stop in hazardous positions on the roadway, shall have mounted on top of the vehicle a flashing amber lamp or lamps. When lit, the lamp or lamps shall emit an amber light visible in normal sunlight at all distances up to 200 metres to vehicles approaching from any direction.
The lamp or lamps shali not be lit unless the vehicle on which it or they are mounted is stationary or manoeuvring at a speed not exceeding 10 kilometres per hour.
Inserted by regulations published Gazette 11 April 1970, p. 1400; as amended by regulations published Gazette 22 June 1974, pp. 1116-20; 21 December 1974, pp. 1595-6;
29 November 1975, pp. 1255-59.
18B. A school bus shall have fitted thereto-
(a) four flashing amber lamps-two at the front and two at the rear. Such lamps shall be-
(i) mounted as high and as widely spaced laterally as practicable which when lit shall emit an amber flashing light visible in normal sunlight at all
distances up to 200 metres to vehicles approaching from the front and rear;
and
(ii) capable of being activated simultaneously by the driver from his normal driving position when the vehicle is stationary; and
(b) two signs-one at the front and one at the rear. Such signs shall be- (i) inscribed with the words "SCHOOL BUS" in black lettering of a size not
less than 100 millimetres in height and not less than 60 millimetres in width on a yellow background; and
(ii) mounted as far as practicable in close proximity to the amber lamps referred to in paragraph (a) of this clause 18B.
Inserted by regulations published Gazette 6 October 1979, pp. 586-587.