Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00919:body:0:p62
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the direction-indicator lamp.
6.10.8.                          Tell-tale
Circuit-closed tell-tale mandatory. It shall be combined with that of the front position lamps.
This requirement does not apply when light signalling system operates according to paragraph 6.2.7.6.2.
However, a tell-tale indicating failure is mandatory if required by the component regulation.
6.10.9.                          Other requirements
 None.
6.11.                                Rear fog lamp (Regulation No. 38)
6.11.1.                          Presence
Devices of F or F1 or F2 categories: Mandatory.
6.11.2.                          Number
One or two.
6.11.3.                          Arrangement
No special requirement.
6.11.4.                          Position
6.11.4.1.                    In width: if there is only one rear fog-lamp, it shall be on the opposite side of the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle to the direction of traffic prescribed in the country of registration, the centre of reference may also be situated on the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle.
6.11.4.2.                    In height: not less than 250 mm nor more than 1,000 mm above the ground. For rear fog lamps grouped with any rear lamp or for category N3G (off-road) vehicles, the maximum height may be increased to 1,200 mm.
6.11.4.3.                    In length: at the rear of the vehicle.
6.11.5.                          Geometric visibility
Defined by angles α and ß as specified in paragraph 2.13.:
α = 5° upwards and 5° downwards;
ß = 25° to right and to left.
6.11.6.                          Orientation
Rearwards.
6.11.7.                          Electrical connections
These shall be such that:
6.11.7.1.                    The rear fog-lamp(s) cannot be switched on unless the main beams, dipped-beams or front fog-lamps are lit;
6.11.7.2.                    The rear fog-lamp(s) can be switched off independently of any other lamp;
6.11.7.3.                    Either of the following applies:
6.11.7.3.1.              The rear fog lamp(s) may continue to operate until the position lamps are switched off, and the rear fog lamp(s) shall then remain off until deliberately switched on again;
6.11.7.3.2.              A warning, at least audible, additional to the mandatory tell-tale (paragraph 6.11.8.) shall be given if the ignition is switched off or the ignition key is withdrawn and the driver's door is opened, whether the lamps in (paragraph 6.11.7.1.) are on or off, whilst the rear fog lamp switch is in the "on" position.
6.11.7.4.                    Except as provided in paragraphs 6.11.7.1., 6.11.7.3. and 6.11.7.5., the operation of the rear fog lamp(s) shall not be affected by switching on or off any other lamps.
6.11.7.5.                    The rear fog lamp(s) of a drawing motor vehicle may be automatically switched off while a trailer is connected and the rear fog lamp(s) of the trailer is (are) activated.
6.11.8.                          Tell tale
Circuit-closed tell tale mandatory. An independent non-flashing warning light.
6.11.9.                          Other requirements
In all cases, the distance between the rear fog-lamp and each stop-lamp shall be greater than 100 mm.
6.12.                                Parking lamp (Regulation No. 77 or 7)
6.12.1.                          Presence
On motor vehicles not