Part II requirements relating to optional reversing lampsF1

F2Not more than two but if the vehicle has an overall length which exceeds 6 m and is—

1. (a)

   a bus; or

2. (b)

   a vehicle which is not a passenger vehicle,

four may be fitted

F3To the rear but if, in accordance with paragraph 1, four are fitted the configuration shall be—

1. (a)

   four to the rear; or

2. (b)

   two to the rear and one on each side

F4No requirement except that if, in accordance with paragraph 4, reversing lamps have been fitted to the side, the following requirements shall apply in relation to those lamps—

1. (a)

   it shall not be possible for the reversing lamps to be illuminated unless the front and rear position lamps of the vehicle are illuminated at the same time; and

2. (b)

   the reversing lamps shall be switched on and off by the manual operation of one switch which shall have no other function; but

3. (c)

   the reversing lamps shall switch off automatically if the vehicle is moving forward at a speed of 10km/h or more