Lighting
4-9 End-outline marker lamps
Reasons for rejection
Permitted and prohibited equipment
1. A trailer listed in Table 4-9-1 is fitted with lamps that exceed the numbers permitted in Table 4-9-1.
2. A trailer not listed in Table 4-9-1 is fitted with end-outline marker lamps.
3. An end-outline marker lamp is not positioned so that it gives an indication of the vehicle’s dimensions, ie lamps are fitted other than around the outline of the vehicle (Note 2).
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.
Performance
7. When switched on, a forward-facing end-outline marker lamp does not operate (Note 3).
8. When switched on, an end-outline marker lamp emits a light that is:
a) not substantially white or amber to the front, or
b) not substantially red to the rear, or
c) not diffuse, or
d) not projected to the front or rear, or
e) not approximately of the same colour and intensity as the other lamp if fitted in a pair, or
f) not steady, or
g) not bright enough to indicate the presence and dimensions of the vehicle to other road users.
9. Where a lamp comprises an array of light sources (eg LEDs), fewer than 75% of these operate.
Note 1
For trailers manufactured before 1/5/2011, the following total numbers of position lamps may generally be fitted to the front or rear of a vehicle:
Front of vehicle:
a) one pair of forward-facing position lamps below 1.5m
b) one pair of forward-facing position lamps at the top corners
c) 10 end-outline marker lamps fitted elsewhere on the outline of the vehicle or on the cab roof (for vehicles first registered in New Zealand before 27 February 2005 there is no restriction on the number of forward-facing end-outline marker lamps that may be fitted).
Rear of vehicle:
a) two pairs of rearward-facing position lamps, one pair below 1.5m and a second pair below 2.1m, fitted symmetrically as far as possible towards the extremities
b) one pair of rearward-facing position lamps at the top corners
c) six end-outline marker lamps elsewhere on the outline of the vehicle.
Note 2
End-outline marker lamp means a position lamp designed to be fitted near the outer extremity of the vehicle in addition to forward-facing and rearward-facing position lamps, and includes a cab roof lamp.
Position lamp means a low-intensity lamp that is designed to indicate the presence and dimensions of a vehicle to other road users, being:
a) a forward-facing position lamp (front side or park lamp), or
b) a rearward-facing position lamp (rear side lamp or tail lamp), or
c) a side-marker lamp, or
d) an end-outline marker lamp (including cab roof lamps).
Note 3
A forward-facing permitted lamp that does not comply with the equipment, condition and performance requirements must be made to comply or be removed from the vehicle. A rearward-facing end-outline marker lamp that does not comply with the equipment, condition and performance requirements must be made to comply or be disabled so that it does not emit a light.
Note 4
A vehicle originally manufactured with an end-outline marker lamp arrangement that differs from what is required or permitted in this section may retain the original end-outline marker lamps provided they remain fitted in their original position and perform as intended by the vehicle manufacturer. Lamps visible from the front and from the rear on the same side of the vehicle may be combined into one device.
Note 5
Vehicle manufacturer means the original vehicle manufacturer and the final stage manufacturer in the case of certain modified vehicles (see Technical bulletin 13: Acceptable overseas proof of modification).
Table 4-9-1. Fitting requirements for end-outline marker lamps
|
If the vehicle was: |
Row |
Characteristics of the heavy vehicle |
Front |
Rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum permitted lamps1 |
Maximum permitted lamps1 |
|||
|
Vehicle manufactured before 1/4/20112 |
A |
|
12 (No Limit if first registered before 27/2/2005) |
6 |
|
B |
A trailer with an overall width of 1.8m or more (other than a trailer in row A) |
6 |
4 |
|
|
Vehicle manufactured from 1/4/2011 |
C |
A trailer with an overall width exceeding 2.1m and with a GVM or GCM exceeding 12,000kg |
12 |
6 |
|
D |
A trailer with an overall width exceeding 2.1m (other than a trailer in row C) |
6 |
4 |
1 Maximum permitted lamps are the maximum number of lamps allowed to be fitted.
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.
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
Permitted and prohibited equipment
1. A trailer in Table 4-9-1 must or may be fitted with end-outline marker lamps as specified in the table.
2. A trailer not listed in Table 4-9-1 must not be fitted with end-outline marker lamps.
3. An end-outline marker lamp must be positioned so that it gives an indication of the vehicle’s dimensions.
Condition
4. An end-outline marker lamp must be in sound condition.
Performance
5. An end-outline marker lamp must operate in a way that is appropriate for the lamp and the vehicle.
6. A lamp must emit a light that is:
a) diffuse, and
b) substantially white or amber to the front, and
c) substantially red to the rear.
7. A lamp must emit a steady light.
8. An end-outline marker lamp must provide sufficient light output to indicate to other road users the presence and dimensions of the vehicle.
9. Where a lamp comprises an array of light sources (eg LEDs), at least 75% of these must operate.
Modifications
10. An end-outline marker lamp that is affected by a modification must meet equipment, condition and performance requirements.
Page amended 1 November 2018 (see amendment details).