Lighting
4-13 Rear reflectors
Reasons for rejection
Mandatory equipment
1. Refer to general trailer pages.
2. A rearward-facing reflector fitted to a class TC or TD vehicle either:
a) does not have an area of at least 30cm2 or is not fitted as a pair within 150mm on the right and left extremities of the vehicle, or
b) does not comply with an approved standard for retroreflectors and is fitted in accordance with the requirements of an approved standard for lighting equipment installation.
3. A trailer equipped with a jinker pole that extends behind its rear lamps is not, in addition to the normal rear reflectors, fitted with one red rear reflector at the rear extremity of the pole.
Condition
4. Refer to general trailer pages.
Performance
5. Refer to general trailer pages.
6. A rearward-facing reflector on a trailer reflects white light shining on it as anything other than red light (this does not apply to reflective material such as conspicuity/reflective tape).
Figure 4-13-1. Reflector vs reflective material
Note 1
Jinker pole means a telescoping or sliding pole that forms the drawbar to steer a pole trailer.
Pole trailer means a trailer that is attached to the towing vehicle by a telescoping or sliding pole and is designed to support a common load of logs, or a similar load, spanning between the trailer and the towing vehicle.
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
Mandatory equipment
1. Refer to general trailer pages.
2. A rearward-facing reflector fitted to a class TC or TD vehicle must have an area of at least 30cm2 and be fitted within 150mm of the right and left extremities of the vehicle.
3. A trailer equipped with a jinker pole that extends behind its rear lamps must, in addition to the normal rear reflectors, be fitted with one red rear reflector at the rear extremity of the pole.
Condition
4. Refer to general trailer pages.
Performance
5. Refer to general trailer pages.
Page amended 1 June 2019 (see amendment details).