Reasons for rejection

Mandatory, permitted and prohibited equipment

1. A vehicle listed in Table 4-9-1:

a) is not fitted with lamps required in Table 4-9-1, or

b) is fitted with lamps that exceed the numbers permitted in Table 4-9-1.

2. A vehicle not listed in Table 4-9-1 is fitted with end-outline marker lamps.

3. An end-outline marker lamp is so positioned that it does not indicate the dimensions of the vehicle.

Condition

4. A lamp is insecure.

5. A lens is missing or has a hole, crack or other damage that allows moisture or dirt to enter.

6. A reflector is damaged or has deteriorated so that light output is reduced.

7. A mandatory lamp is obscured.

Performance

8. When switched on, a mandatory lamp does not operate.

9. When switched on, a lamp emits a light that is not:

a) substantially red to the rear, or

b) substantially white or amber to the front, or

c) diffuse, or

d) steady, or

e) bright enough to be visible from 100m in normal daylight and 200m in normal darkness, eg due to modification, deterioration, dirt or an incorrect light source.

9. Where a lamp comprises an array of light sources (eg LEDs), fewer than 75% of these operate.

Table 4-9-1. Fitting requirements for end-outline marker lamps

If the vehicle was:	Row	Characteristics of the heavy vehicle	Front		Rear
			Mandatory lamps3	Maximum permitted lamps1	Maximum permitted lamps2
Vehicle manufactured before 1/4/20113	A	A vehicle with a GVM exceeding 11,300 kg A vehicle with a towing connection where the vehicle combination is likely to have a total length exceeding 9.2m	2	12 (No Limit if first registered before 27/2/2005)	6
	B	A vehicle with an overall width of 1.8 m or more (other than a vehicle in row A)	Not required	6	4
Vehicle manufactured from 1/4/2011	C	A vehicle with an overall width exceeding 2.1m and with a GVM or GCM exceeding 12,000kg	2	12	6
	D	A vehicle with an overall width exceeding 2.1m (other than a vehicle in row C)	2	6	4
	E	A vehicle with an overall width of 1.8 m or more (other than a vehicle in row C or D).	Not required	6	4

¹ Maximum permitted lamps are the maximum number of lamps allowed to be fitted, including mandatory lamps.

² A vehicle manufactured before 1/4/2011 also has the option of complying with the requirements applicable to vehicles manufactured from 1/4/2011.

³ Mandatory lamps must be positioned at a height no lower than the top edge of the windscreen

Summary of legislation

Applicable legislation

• Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004.

Mandatory, per5mitted and prohibited equipment

1. A vehicle in Table 4-9-1 must or may be fitted with end-outline marker lamps as specified in the table.

2. A vehicle not listed in Table 4-9-1 must not be fitted with end-outline marker lamps.

3. The position of the lamps must be such that it gives an indication of the vehicle’s dimensions.

Condition

4. A end-outline marker lamp must be:

a) in good condition, and

b) not obscured (if a mandatory lamp).

Performance

5. An end-outline marker lamp must operate in a way that is appropriate for the lamp and the vehicle.

6. Cab roof lamps must emit a light that is visible from 100m in normal daylight and from 200 in normal darkness.

7. A lamp must emit a light that is diffuse and substantially red to the rear and white or amber to the front.

8. A lamp must provide sufficient light output so that the vehicle’s dimensions are easily indicated to other road users.

9. Where an end-outline marker lamp comprises an array of light sources (eg LEDs), at least 75% of these must operate.