Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00133:body:0:p23
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00133
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 71282–74634

side of the vehicle may only be switched ON automatically when the 'Direction Indicator Lamp(s)' on the same side of the vehicle are switched ON and/or when the steering angle is changed from the straight-ahead position towards the same side of the vehicle.
7.16.9.3.                    the cornering lamp shall be switched OFF automatically when the 'Direction Indicator Lamp(s)' is switched OFF and/or the steering angle has returned in the straight-ahead position.
7.16.9.4.                    When the 'Reversing Lamp' is switched ON, both cornering lamps may be switched on simultaneously, independently from the steering wheel or direction-indicator position. In this case, the cornering lamps shall be switched OFF when the 'Reversing Lamp' is switched OFF.
7.16.10.                      Tell-tale: No requirement.
7.16.11.                      Other Requirements: None.
7.17.                                'SIDE MARKER LAMPS'
7.17.1.                          Presence
7.17.1.1.                    Optional.
7.17.2.                          Number: Lamps to ADR 74/... according to the Arrangement (see clause 7.17.3. below).
7.17.3.                          Arrangement: Two at the rear
7.17.4.                          Position:
7.17.4.1.                    in width: the point on the 'Illuminating Surface' which is farthest from the vehicle's median longitudinal plane shall not be more than 150 mm from the 'Extreme Outer Edge' of the vehicle.
7.17.4.2.                    in height: All 'Side Marker Lamps' shall be at the same height as far as practicable above the ground and not less than 600 mm nor more than 1,500 mm (2,100 mm if the shape of the body-work makes it impossible to keep within 1,500 mm).
7.17.4.3.                    in length: The point on the 'Illuminating Surface' which is farthest from the vehicle's median longitudinal plane shall:
7.17.4.3.1.              in the case of rear lamps, not be more than 300 mm from the rear of the side of the vehicle on which the lamp is mounted.
7.17.4.3.2.              in the case of front lamps be within the front third of the vehicle's length but not forward of a vertical transverse plane through the rearmost point of the driver's 'Seat' when in its rearmost normal driving position.
7.17.4.3.3.              where it would be reasonably impracticable for constructional reasons to comply with the requirements of clauses 7.17.4.3.1. and/or 7.17.4.3.2., the lamps shall be as close as possible to the front and/or rear respectively.
7.17.5.                          Geometric Visibility:
7.17.5.1.                    horizontal angle: from 5° out to 85° out at the front and at the rear.
7.17.5.2.                    vertical Angle: 10° above and below the horizontal. The vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5°, however, if the height of the lamp is less than 750 mm.
7.17.6.                          Orientation: Outwards.
7.17.7.                          May be grouped with any other lamp;
7.17.8.                          May be 'Combined' with a 'Front Position (Side) Lamp' or a 'Rear Position (Side) Lamp'.
7.17.9.                          May not be 'Reciprocally Incorporated' with any other lamp.
7.17.10.                      Electrical connections: No special requirement.
7.17.11.                      Tell-tale: Optional. If it exists, its