Singapore legislation
Regulation 4
of Road Traffic (Motor Vehicles, Rear and Side Markings) Rules
Regulation 4
New rear markings on long vehicles
Subregulation 1
This rule shall apply —
with effect from 1st August 2005, to —
every goods vehicle the length of which exceeds 10 metres;
every trailer the length of which exceeds 5 metres;
every trailer which forms part of a combination of vehicles, the overall length of which exceeds 10 metres; and
every mobile crane the length of which exceeds 10 metres,which is registered on or after that date; and
with effect from 1st August 2007, to —
every goods vehicle the length of which exceeds 10 metres;
every trailer the length of which exceeds 5 metres;
every trailer which forms part of a combination of vehicles, the overall length of which exceeds 10 metres; and
every mobile crane the length of which exceeds 10 metres,which is registered before 1st August 2005.
Subregulation 2
Subject to paragraph (3), every vehicle to which this rule applies shall be fitted with a rear marking as in Diagram 7 or 8.
Subregulation 3
Where the rear of any vehicle to which this rule applies is so constructed that it is impracticable for that vehicle to be fitted with a rear marking as in Diagram 7 or 8 without undue expense or risk of damage to the rear marking, that vehicle may instead be fitted with a rear marking as in Diagram 9.
Subregulation 4
The rear marking on a vehicle to which this rule applies shall meet the following requirements:
it shall be made of red retro-reflective material which complies with —
the specifications for retro-reflective markings of Class C set out in Regulation 104 (Uniform Provisions Concerning the Approval of Retro-Reflective Markings for Heavy and Long Vehicles and their Trailers) of Addendum 103 to the Agreement; or
such other specifications as the Registrar may approve from time to time;
it shall be legibly and permanently marked with the approval mark of the red retro-reflective material referred to in sub-paragraph (a) and shall bear the trade name or trade mark of the manufacturer of the material;
it shall be of at least the dimensions set out in Diagram 7, 8 or 9, as the case may be;
it shall be fitted at the rear of the vehicle;
its lower edge shall be at a height of not less than 250 mm above the ground, whether the vehicle is laden or unladen;
its upper edge shall be at a height of not more than —
1,500 mm above the ground; or
where the rear of the vehicle is so constructed that it is impracticable for the upper edge to be at a height of not more than 1,500 mm above the ground, 2,100 mm above the ground,whether the vehicle is laden or unladen;
it shall be clearly visible at all times when viewed from within a reasonable distance to the rear of the vehicle;
it shall be maintained in a clean and effective condition while the vehicle is on a road.
Subregulation 5
Any owner of a vehicle to which this rule applies who fails to ensure —
that the vehicle complies with paragraph (2) or (3); or
that the rear marking on the vehicle complies with paragraph (4),shall be guilty of an offence.