Regulation 18 Obligatory lamps, reflectors, rear markings and devicesI1
England, Wales and Scotland
Save as provided in the foregoing provisions of these Regulations F1, in regulation 20A(9) and in F2paragraphs (2), F3(2ZA), (2A) and (2B), every vehicle of a class specified in a Table in Schedule 1 shall be fitted with lamps, reflectors, rear markings and devices which–
are of a type specified in column 1 of that Table, and
comply with the relevant installation, alignment and performance requirements set out in the Schedule or Part of a Schedule shown against that type in column 2 of that Table.
The requirements specified in paragraph (1) do not apply in respect of a lamp, reflector, rear marking or device of a type specified in column 1 of a Table in the case of a vehicle shown against it in column 3 of that Table.
The requirements specified in paragraph (1) do not apply in the case of a headlamp cleaning device fitted to a lamp, other than a gas discharge headlamp or an adaptive front lighting system.
The requirements specified in paragraph 5(c) and (ca) of Schedule 2 shall not apply in the case of a front position lamp capable of emitting a flashing light which is fitted to—
a pedal cycle; or
a trailer drawn by, or a sidecar attached to, a pedal cycle,
unless the lamp is also capable of emitting a steady light.
The requirements specified in paragraph 5(d) and (e) of Schedule 10 shall not apply in the case of a rear position lamp capable of emitting a flashing light which is fitted to—
a pedal cycle; or
a trailer drawn by, or a sidecar attached to, a pedal cycle,
unless the lamp is also capable of emitting a steady light.
The requirements specified in paragraph (1) apply without prejudice to any additional requirements specified in regulations 20 F6, 20A and 21.
The Schedules referred to in the Tables in Schedule 1 are Schedules 2 to 21 F7, and 24.
Annotations
Textual amendments
- F1
Words in reg. 18(1) inserted (4.1.2010) by The Road Vehicles Lighting and Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3220), regs. 1, 6(2)
- F2
Words in reg. 18(1) substituted (21.10.2005) by The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2559), regs. 1, 7(2)
- F3
Word in reg. 18(1) inserted (20.5.2018) by The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/852), regs. 1, 4(a)
- F4
Reg. 18(2ZA) inserted (20.5.2018) by The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/852), regs. 1, 4(b)
- F5
Reg. 18(2A)(2B) inserted (21.10.2005) by The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 2005 (S.I. 2005/2559), regs. 1, 7(3)
- F6
Word in reg. 18(3) inserted (4.1.2010) by The Road Vehicles Lighting and Goods Vehicles (Plating and Testing) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 (S.I. 2009/3220), regs. 1, 6(3)
- F7
Words in reg. 18(4) inserted (20.5.2018) by The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 2017 (S.I. 2017/852), regs. 1, 4(c)