Information

Method of Inspection

Reason for rejection

This inspection applies to: obligatory rear reflectors only. That is, those required by Regulation to be fitted.
Each vehicle is required to be fitted with two reflectors, one on each side fitted symmetrically

1. Check that the required amount of reflectors are fitted.

2. Check that the reflectors are

a. facing to the rear
b. the correct colour
c. in good working order and clean condition

1. There are less than the required amount of reflectors facing to the rear or where two are fitted they are not symmetrical.

2. A reflector
a. not facing the rear
b. not red in colour
c. not in good working order or not in clean condition, ie so damaged or deteriorated that its function is impaired

Exceptions

Those where it is claimed that the vehicle is used only during the hours of
daylight, and which
are fitted with neither front nor rear position lamps etc. (See 1.1)

d. not obscured

Note: At least 50% of the reflecting surface must be visible from the rear

d. obscured

Approval mark

The inspection does not include a check that reflectors have the appropriate approval mark.

e. securely fitted

f. not obviously incorrectly positioned.

e. insecure

f. obviously incorrectly positioned.

Reflective Tape

Reflective tape is not acceptable as a substitute for a rear reflector.

Effects of Paint
Some reflectors may be rendered inoperative by being painted over, this is a failure for obscurity.

Issue Date : 10th January 2005