Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773:clause:1_14:p23
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 14 (pt 23/51)
Character Range: 71556–74033

rear clearance light for the purposes of clause 5.17.

Division 9—Brake lights

5.22  Fitting brake lights
 (1) A pair of brake lights must be fitted to the rear of a vehicle.
 (2) The centre of a brake light must be:
 (a) not more than:
 (i) 1.5 metres above ground level; or
 (ii) if it is not practicable to fit the light lower—2.1 metres above ground level; and
 (b) at least 350 millimetres above ground level.
 (3) A vehicle fitted with brake lights in accordance with subclauses (1) and (2) may have fitted to it one or more additional brake lights, with their centres at any height but at least 350 millimetres above ground level.
 (4) If an even number of brake lights is fitted to a vehicle, the lights must be fitted symmetrically on each side of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.
 (5) If an odd number of brake lights is fitted to a vehicle, one must be fitted on the vertical centre line of the rear of the vehicle and the others must be fitted symmetrically on each side of the longitudinal axis of the vehicle.

       Location of brake lights on a vehicle

5.23  Performance and operation of brake lights
 (1) When switched on, a brake light must show a red light visible 30 metres from the rear of the vehicle at any time.
 (2) A brake light fitted to a motor vehicle must come on when the brake that is normally used to stop the vehicle is applied.
 (3) Subclause (2) does not apply if the controls in the vehicle are in a position that makes it impossible for the engine to operate.
 (4) A brake light on a trailer must come on when:
 (a) the brake light of the towing vehicle comes on in accordance with subclause (2); and
 (b) a brake control on the towing vehicle, which independently activates the service brake on the trailer, is operated.
 (5) A brake light may be operated by an engine brake, retarder or similar device.
 (6) An engine brake, retarder or similar device operating a brake light must not:
 (a) interfere with the operation of the brake light as required by subclause (2) or (4); or
 (b) cause the brake light to remain on if a malfunction of the device occurs.

Division 10—Reversing lights

5.24  Reversing lights
 (1) One or more reversing lights may be fitted to the rear of a vehicle.
 (2) A reversing light must:
 (a) when switched on, show white or yellow light to the rear of the vehicle; and
 (b) have its centre not more than 1.2 metres above ground level.
 (3) A reversing light fitted to a motor vehicle must be wired so