Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00133:body:0:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00133
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 33023–36620

two lamps to either ADR 54/... or ADR 46/...; and
7.2.1.4.                        in the case of LB2 vehicles, two lamps to ADR 54/...
7.2.2.                              Arrangement: No special requirement.
7.2.3.                              Position:
7.2.3.1.                        in width:
7.2.3.1.1.                  for LB1 and LE1 vehicles where only one lamp is fitted the 'Centre of Reference' shall be in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle;
7.2.3.1.2.                  for LB2 and LE2 vehicles, that edge of the 'Illuminating Surface' which is farthest from the vehicle's median longitudinal plane shall be not more than 400 mm from the 'Extreme Outer Edge' of the vehicle;
7.2.3.2.                        In height: not less than 500 mm nor more than 1,200 mm above the ground;
7.2.3.3.                        In length: at the front of the vehicle. This requirement shall be deemed to be satisfied if the light emitted does not cause discomfort to the driver either directly or indirectly through the rear-view mirrors and/or other reflecting surfaces of the vehicle.
7.2.4.                              Geometric Visibility: Defined by angles α and β as specified in clause 4.24:
7.2.4.1.                        α = 15° upwards and 10° downwards;
7.2.4.2.                        β = 45° to the left and to the right.
7.2.5.                              The presence of partitions or other items of equipment near the headlamp shall not give rise to secondary effects causing discomfort to other road users.
7.2.6.                              Orientation: Forwards.
7.2.6.1.                        for LB1 and LE1 vehicles, the lamp may move with the steering.
7.2.6.2.                        for LB2 and LE2 vehicles, the lamps shall not move with the steering.
7.2.7.                              May be grouped with the 'Main-beam Headlamp' and other front lamps.
7.2.8.                              May not be 'Combined' with any other lamp.
7.2.9.                              May be 'Reciprocally Incorporated' with:
7.2.9.1.                        the 'Main-beam Headlamp' unless the latter swivels according to the angle of lock of the steering; and/or
7.2.9.2.                        the other front lamps.
7.2.10.                          Electrical Connections:
7.2.10.1.                    the control for changing over to the 'Dipped-beam Headlamp(s)' shall switch off the 'Main-beam Headlamp(s)' simultaneously. The 'Dipped-beam Headlamp(s)' may remain switched on at the same time as the 'Main-beam Headlamp(s)';
7.2.10.2.                    the control for changing over to the dipped-beam shall be a hand or foot operated switch within reach of the driver in the normal driving position;
7.2.11.                          Tell-tale: Optional: Non-flashing green signal lamp.
7.3.                                    'DIRECTION INDICATOR LAMP'
7.3.1.                              Number: According to the arrangement (see Figure 1 below).
7.3.2.                              Arrangement:
7.3.2.1.                        for LB and LEM vehicles:
7.3.2.1.1.                  two front indicators (ADR 53/... or category 1 as specified in ADR 6/...), and
7.3.2.1.2.                  two rear indicators (ADR 53/... or category 2 as specified in ADR 6/...).
7.3.2.2.                        for LEP2 and LEG2 vehicles:
7.3.2.2.1.                  two front indicators (ADR 53/... or category 1 as specified in ADR 6/...), and
7.3.2.2.2.                  two rear indicators (ADR 53/... or category 2 as specified in ADR 6/...), and
7.3.2.2.3.                  two