Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773:clause:1_14:p26
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2016C00773
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 1 cl 14 (pt 26/51)
Character Range: 78317–81007

(ii) at least 100 millimetres from the centre of a brake light; and
 (b) project light behind the vehicle; and
 (c) show a red light; and
 (d) not use more power than 27 watts; and
 (e) have incorporated in its wiring an independent telltale located in the driver's view showing when the light is switched on.

Division 13—Interior lights

5.31  Interior lights
 (1) A vehicle may be fitted with interior lights that illuminate any interior part of the vehicle.
 (2) An interior light must show only light necessary for its purpose.

Division 14—Reflectors generally

5.32  General requirements for reflectors
 (1) A reflector fitted to a vehicle must show a red, yellow or white reflection of light when light is projected directly onto the reflector at night by a low‑beam headlight that:
 (a) is 45 metres from the reflector; and
 (b) complies with these Standards.
 (2) The reflection must be clearly visible from the position of the headlight.

Division 15—Reflectors at the back of a vehicle

5.33  Rear reflectors
 (1) A vehicle, other than a pole‑type trailer, must have towards each side of its rear a rear‑facing red reflector.
 (2) A pole‑type trailer must have at least 4 rear‑facing red reflectors on its back cross‑bar or bolster.
 (3) 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.
 (4) At least one point on a reflector must be no more than 400 millimetres from the nearest side of the vehicle.
 (5) A vehicle fitted with rear‑facing red reflectors in accordance with subclause (1) or (2) may be fitted with additional red reflectors at any height above ground level or any distance from the side of the vehicle.

Division 16—Reflectors on the side of a vehicle

5.34  Compulsory side reflectors on pole‑type trailers
 (1) Yellow or red side‑facing reflectors must be fitted along the length of the left and right faces of the pole of a pole‑type trailer at intervals of not more than 1.25 metres.
 (2) Additional side‑facing reflectors may be fitted in accordance with clause 5.35 to a pole‑type trailer.

5.35  Optional side‑facing reflectors
 (1) A vehicle may be fitted with side‑facing reflectors.
 (2) A side‑facing reflector:
 (a) towards the front of the vehicle must be yellow or white; and
 (b) towards the rear of the vehicle must be yellow or red; and
 (c) on the central part of the vehicle must be yellow.

Division 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