Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00133:body:0:p16
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023C00133
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Character Range: 48551–52383

performed by the tell-tale prescribed for the position lamp(s).
7.5.11.                          Other Requirements: None.
7.6.                                    'FRONT POSITION (SIDE) LAMP'
7.6.1.                              Number:
7.6.1.1.                        for LB1 and LEM1 vehicles:
7.6.1.1.1.                  one independent lamp or one lamp 'Reciprocally Incorporated' with a 'Dipped-beam Headlamp', to ADR 53/...
7.6.1.1.2.                  where the head light assembly comprises two independent 'Dipped-beam Headlamps', it is permissible to 'Reciprocally Incorporate' the 'Front Position (Side) Lamp' in one or both these 'Dipped-beam Headlamps'.
7.6.1.2.                        for LB2, LEM2, LEP and LEG vehicles:
7.6.1.2.1.                  two lamps to ADR 49/...
7.6.1.2.2.                  the two lamps shall be mounted with their centres symmetrical about the longitudinal median plane of the vehicle.
7.6.2.                              Arrangement: No special requirement.
7.6.3.                              Position:
7.6.3.1.                        in width:
7.6.3.1.1.                  for LB1and LEM1 vehicles the 'Centre of Reference' shall be in the median longitudinal plane of the vehicle;
7.6.3.1.1.1.            for a lamp 'Reciprocally Incorporated' with a headlamp; see that headlamp and clauses 7.6.1.1. and 7.6.1.2.
7.6.3.1.1.2.            For LB2, LEM2, LEP and LEG vehicles, that point on the 'Illuminating Surface' 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.
7.6.3.2.                        In height: not less than 350 mm nor more than 1,500 mm above the ground.
7.6.3.3.                        In length: as near to the front of the vehicle as the shape of the bodywork allows.
7.6.3.3.1.                  Where the 'Front Position (Side) Lamp' and another lamp are 'Reciprocally Incorporated', the 'Illuminating Surface' of the other lamp must be used to verify compliance with the positioning requirements (clauses 7.6.3.1 to 7.6.3.3).
7.6.4.                              Geometric Visibility:
7.6.4.1.                        horizontal angle: 45° inwards and 80° outwards.
7.6.4.2.                        vertical angle: 15° above and below the horizontal. The vertical angle below the horizontal may be reduced to 5°, however, if the height of the lamp is less than 750 mm.
7.6.5.                              Orientation: Forwards. The 'Front Position (Side) Lamp' may move with the steering.
7.6.6.                              May be grouped with any other front lamp.
7.6.7.                              May be 'Reciprocally Incorporated' with any other front lamp.
7.6.8.                              Electrical Connections: No special requirement.
7.6.9.                              Tell-tale: 'Circuit Closed Tell-tale' mandatory. Non-flashing green signal lamp.
7.6.9.1.                        This tell-tale shall not be required if the instrument panel (dashboard) lighting can be switched on or off only simultaneously with the position lamp.
7.6.10.                          Other Requirements: None.
7.7.                                    'REAR POSITION (SIDE) LAMP'
7.7.1.                              Number:
7.7.1.1.                        one or two lamps to ADR 53/... for LB2 and LEM2 vehicles;
7.7.1.2.                        two lamps to ADR 53/... or ADR 49/... for LB1, LEM1 and
7.7.1.3.                        two lamps to ADR 49/… for LEP and LEG vehicles.
7.7.2.                              Arrangement: No special requirements.
7.7.3.                              Position:
7.7.3.1.                        in width:
7.7.3.1.1.                  for LB2 and LEM2 vehicles fitted with a single 'Rear Position (Side) Lamp' only, the 'Centre of Reference' shall