Lighting
4-3 Cornering lamps
Reasons for rejection
Permitted equipment
1. A forklift is fitted with:
a) only one lamp, or
b) more than one pair of lamps, or
c) a lamp that either:
i. was not originally fitted by the forklift manufacturer, or
ii. is not fitted in the original position.
Condition
2. A lamp is insecure.
3. A lens is missing, or has a hole, crack or other damage that allows moisture or dirt to enter.
4. A lamp’s reflector is damaged or has deteriorated so that light output is reduced.
Performance
5. When activated by switching on the direction indicator lamp or by turning the steering wheel, a cornering lamp does not:
a) operate, or
b) project in the direction of the turn.
6. A cornering lamp emits light that is:
a) not substantially white or amber, or
b) not approximately equal in colour or intensity to the other lamp in a pair, or
c) not steady, or
d) not bright enough to illuminate the road ahead in the direction of the turn, eg due to modification, deterioration, dirt or an incorrect light source, or
e) too bright, causing dazzle to other road users, eg due to an incorrect light source or misalignment.
7. Where a cornering lamp comprises an array of light sources (eg LEDs), fewer than 75% of these operate.
Note 1
Cornering lamp means a lamp that is designed to emit light at the front of a vehicle to supplement the vehicle’s headlamps by illuminating the road ahead in the direction of the turn.
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
Permitted equipment
1. One pair of cornering lamps fitted by the forklift manufacturer.
Condition
2. A cornering lamp must be in sound condition.
Performance
3. A cornering lamp must operate in a way that is appropriate for the lamp and the vehicle.
4. A cornering lamp must emit light that is substantially white or amber.
5. A pair of cornering lamps must emit light that is approximately equal in colour and intensity.
6. A cornering lamp must emit a steady light.
7. A cornering lamp must provide sufficient light output to illuminate the road ahead in the direction of the turn.
8. A cornering lamp must be correctly aligned.
9. Where a cornering lamp comprises an array of light sources (eg LEDs), at least 75% of these must operate.