Singapore legislation
Regulation 3
of Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Rear and Side Markings) Rules
Regulation 3
Rear markings and side markings on long vehicles
Subregulation 1
Subject to paragraph (1A), this rule shall apply to —
every goods vehicle the length of which exceeds 10 metres;
every trailer the length of which exceeds 5 metres; and
every trailer which forms part of a combination of vehicles, the overall length of which exceeds 10 metres.
Subregulation 1A
This rule shall not apply to any goods vehicle or trailer which has been fitted with —
a rear marking in accordance with rule 4; and
where applicable, at least 3 pairs of side markings in accordance with rule 4A.
Subregulation 1B
The following vehicles shall be fitted with a rear marking as in Diagram 1, 2, 4 or 5 except that where the rear of such goods vehicle is so constructed that it is impracticable, without undue expense or risk of damage to a rear marking as in Diagram 1 or 2, for that marking to be fitted in accordance with the provisions of Part III of the Schedule, a rear marking as in Diagram 3 may be fitted instead:
every goods vehicle, the length of which exceeds 10 metres but does not exceed 13 metres; and
every trailer if it forms part of a combination of vehicles, the overall length of which exceeds 10 metres but does not exceed 13 metres.
Subregulation 2
Every goods vehicle, the length of which exceeds 13 metres, and every trailer, if it forms part of a combination of vehicles, the overall length of which exceeds 13 metres shall be fitted with a rear marking as in Diagram 4 or 5.
Subregulation 3
Every trailer the overall length of which exceeds 5 metres shall be fitted with a pair of side markings of the type shown in paragraph (B) of Part I of the Schedule.
Subregulation 4
A rear or side marking fitted to a vehicle under this rule shall —
be of the size and colour shown in the diagram relating to the marking set out in paragraphs (A) and (B) of Part I of the Schedule subject to the provisions of Part II of that Schedule; and
be so fitted as to comply with such of the provisions set out in Part III of that Schedule as relate thereto.
Subregulation 5
Notwithstanding paragraph (4), the Registrar may approve any other type of rear or side marking to be fitted to a vehicle.