Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00919:body:0:p63
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00919
Segment Type: other
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Character Range: 187994–191012

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 exceeding 6 m in length and not exceeding 2 m in width, optional.
On all other vehicles, prohibited.
6.12.2.                          Number
According to the arrangement.
6.12.3.                          Arrangement
Either two lamps at the front and two lamps at the rear, or one lamp on each side.
6.12.4.                          Position
6.12.4.1.                    In width: that point on the apparent surface in the direction of the reference axis, which is farthest from the vehicle's median longitudinal plane, shall not be more than 400 mm from the extreme outer edge of the vehicle.
Furthermore, if there are two lamps, they shall be on the sides of the vehicle.
6.12.4.2.                    In height:
For M1 and N1 category vehicles: no special requirement;
For all other categories of vehicles: above the ground, not less than 350 mm nor more than 1,500 mm (2,100 mm if the shape of the bodywork makes it impossible to keep within 1,500 mm).
6.12.4.3.                    In length: no special requirement.
6.12.5.                          Geometric visibility
Horizontal angle:  45° outwards, forwards and rearwards.
However, where a front or rear parking lamp is mounted below 750 mm (measured according to the provisions of paragraph 5.8.1. above), the inward angle of 45° may be reduced to 20° under the H plane.
Vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal.
However, where a lamp is mounted below 750 mm (measured according to the provisions of paragraph 5.8.1. above), the downward angle of 15° may be reduced to 5°.
6.12.6.                          Orientation
Such that the lamps meet the requirements for visibility forwards and rearwards.
6.12.7.                          Electrical connections
The connection shall allow the parking lamp(s) on the same side of the vehicle to be lit independently of any other lamps.
The parking lamp(s) and, if applicable, the front and rear position lamps according to paragraph 6.12.9. below, shall be able to operate even if the device which starts the engine is in a position which makes it impossible for the engine to operate. A device, which automatically deactivates these lamps as a function of time, is prohibited.
6.12.8.                          Tell tale
Circuit-closed tell tale optional. If there is one, it shall not be possible to confuse it with the tell tale for the front and rear position lamps.
6.12.9.                          Other requirements
The functioning of this lamp may also be performed by simultaneously switching on the front and rear position lamps on the same side of the vehicle. In this case, lamps that meet the requirements of front or rear position lamps are deemed to meet the