Lighting
4-13 Rear-reflectors
Reasons for rejection
Mandatory equipment
1. Refer to general vehicle pages.
2. A rearward-facing reflector fitted to a class NB or NC 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.
Condition
3. Refer to general vehicle pages.
Performance
4. A rearward-facing reflector on a vehicle reflects white light shining on it as anything other than red light (this does not apply to reflective material such as conspicuity/reflective tape).
5. Refer to general vehicle pages.
Figure 4-13-1. Reflector vs reflective material
Summary of legislation
Applicable legislation
Mandatory equipment
1. Refer to general vehicle pages.
2. A rearward-facing reflector fitted to a class NB or NC vehicle must have an area of at least 30 cm2 and be fitted within 150mm on the right and left extremities of the vehicle.
Condition
3. Refer to general vehicle pages.
Performance
4. Refer to general vehicle pages.
Page amended 1 June 2019 (see amendment details).