Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00919:body:0:p50
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00919
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 152502–155583

mentioned in paragraph 6.4.2.2. if fitted on the side of the vehicle:
The geometric visibility is considered to be ensured if the reference axis of the respective device is directed outwards with an angle β not exceeding 15° relative to the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle. The vertical aim of the two optional devices may be directed downwards.
6.4.6.                              Orientation
6.4.6.1.                        Rearwards
6.4.6.2.                        In addition, if the two optional devices mentioned in paragraph 6.4.2.2., are fitted on the side of the vehicle, the provisions of paragraph 6.4.5.2. above shall apply.
6.4.7.                              Electrical connections
6.4.7.1.                        They shall be such that the lamp can light up only if the reverse gear is engaged and if the device, which controls the starting and stopping of the engine, is in such a position that operation of the engine is possible. It shall not light up or remain lit if either of the above conditions is not satisfied.
6.4.7.2.                        Moreover, the electrical connections of the two optional devices mentioned in paragraph 6.4.2.2. shall be such that these devices cannot illuminate unless the lamps referred to in paragraph 5.11. are switched on.
The devices fitted on the side of the vehicle may be switched on for slow manoeuvres in forward motion of the vehicle up to a maximum speed of 10 km/h, provided that the following conditions are fulfilled:
             (a) The devices shall be activated and deactivated manually by a separate switch;
             (b) If so activated, they may remain illuminated after reverse gear is disengaged;
             (c) They shall be automatically switched off if the forward speed of the vehicle exceeds 10 km/h, regardless of the position of the separate switch; in this case they shall remain switched off until deliberately being switched on again.
6.4.8.                              Tell tale
Tell tale optional.
6.4.9.                              Other requirements
None.
6.5.                                    Direction-indicator lamp (Regulation No. 6)
6.5.1.                              Presence (see figure below)
Mandatory. Types of direction-indicator lamps fall into categories (1, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 5 and 6) the assembly of which on one vehicle constitutes an arrangement ("A" and "B").
Arrangement "A" shall apply to all motor vehicles.
Arrangement "B" shall apply to trailers only.
6.5.2.                              Number
According to the arrangement.
6.5.3.                              Arrangements (see figure below)
A: Two front direction-indicator lamps of the following categories:
1 or 1a or 1b,
If the distance between the edge of the apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis of this lamp and that of the apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis of the dipped beam headlamp and/or the front fog lamp, if there is one, is at least 40 mm;
1a or 1b,
If the distance between the edge of the apparent surface in the direction of the reference