4-13 Rear reflectors
Reasons for rejection
Mandatory equipment
1. Refer to general trailer pages.
2. Rearward-facing retroreflectors fitted to a vehicle of TC or TD class do not meet one of the fitment requirements in Figure 4-13-1.
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).
Definitions
Incorporated retroreflector means a retroreflector with a light reflecting surface that is combined with other lamps in a common lamp body See Figure 4-13-3
Single retroreflector means a retroreflector with an independent light reflecting surface and body. See Figure 4-13-4
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.
Figure 4-13-1. Acceptable fitment standards
Installation standards (Lighting Rule) | 9.3(5)(a) Single retroreflectors must be 30cm2 or more | OR | 9.3(5)(b) Incorporated retroreflectors within a lamp |
|---|---|---|---|
Distance from extremity | 150mm | 400mm | |
Maximum height | 2100mm (impractical body shape) | 1500mm (impractical body shape) | |
1500mm (Standard body shape) | 1200mm (Standard body shape) | ||
Minimum height | 250mm | ||
Figure 4-13-2. Reflector vs reflective material
Figure 4-13-3. Examples of ADR, UN/ECE, and JIS combination lights with built-in reflectors
Figure 4-13-4. Examples of single retroreflector
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 11 September 2025 (see amendment details).