Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773:clause:1_14:p27
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 14 (pt 27/51)
Character Range: 80752–83388

17—Front reflectors

5.36  Compulsory front reflectors on trailers
 (1) A front‑facing white or yellow reflector must be fitted towards each side of the front of:
 (a) a semi‑trailer, other than a pole‑type trailer; and
 (b) the front cross‑bar or bolster of a pole‑type trailer; and
 (c) a trailer that is at least 2.2 metres wide.
 (2) The centre of each reflector must be:
 (a) at the same height above ground level; and
 (b) not more than 1.5 metres above ground level; and
 (c) not more than 400 millimetres from the nearer side of the vehicle.
 (3) Additional reflectors may be fitted in accordance with clause 5.37 to a trailer referred to in subclause (1).

5.37  Optional front reflectors
 (1) A vehicle may have one or more front‑facing white or yellow reflectors fitted towards each side of its front.
 (2) The centres of the reflectors must be:
 (a) at the same height above ground level; and
 (b) equidistant from the longitudinal axis of the vehicle; and
 (c) at least 600 millimetres apart.

Division 18—Other lights, rear marking plates or reflectors

5.38  Additional lights and reflectors
 (1) A vehicle may display a light or reflector of a type that is not described in these Standards.
Note: The ADRs allow particular types of vehicles to be fitted with a range of lights and reflectors, additional to those described in this Part (e.g. flashing yellow lights on tow trucks). Under clause 1.4 of these Standards, those lights and reflectors may also be fitted to vehicles to which third edition ADRs do not apply.
 (2) Subclause (1) does not allow the display on a vehicle of:
 (a) a light that flashes; or
 (b) a light or reflector that:
 (i) shows red light to the front; or
 (ii) shows white light to the rear; or
 (iii) is similar in size, colour and intensity to a traffic light; or
 (iv) is shaped or located in a way that reduces the effectiveness of a light or reflector that is specified by these Standards.
 (3) Subclause (2) does not apply to:
 (a) a police vehicle; or
 (b) an emergency vehicle; or
 (c) an Australian Protective Service vehicle; or
 (d) an Australian Customs Service vehicle; or
 (e) an Airservices Australia vehicle.
 (4) Also, a vehicle to which this subclause applies may display 1 or more lights that flash and show yellow light.
 (5) Subclause (4) applies to:
 (a) a vehicle built or fitted for use in hazardous positions on a road; and
 (b) a vehicle, or combination of vehicles, whose dimensions exceed the limits fixed under the Road Transport Reform (Oversize and Overmass Vehicles) Regulations and that is required to operate in accordance with a notice or permit issued under