Regulation 4A

with effect from 1st August 2005, to —

every goods vehicle the length of which exceeds 10 metres; and

every trailer the length of which exceeds 5 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; and

every trailer the length of which exceeds 5 metres,which is registered before 1st August 2005.

each side marking shall be made of yellow 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;

each side marking shall be legibly and permanently marked with the approval mark of the yellow retro-reflective material referred to in sub-paragraph (a) and shall bear the trade name or trade mark of the manufacturer of the material;

each side marking shall be of at least the dimensions set out in the diagram in paragraph (B) of Part IA of the Schedule;

at least 3 side markings shall be fitted on each side of the vehicle and —

in the case of a goods vehicle —

one side marking shall be fitted within one metre from the front end of the cargo compartment of the vehicle;

one side marking shall be fitted within one metre from the rear end of the vehicle; and

one side marking shall be fitted at the midpoint of the vehicle; or

in the case of a trailer —

one side marking shall be fitted within one metre from the front end of the trailer;

one side marking shall be fitted within one metre from the rear end of the trailer; and

one side marking shall be fitted at the midpoint of the trailer;

the lower edge of each side marking shall be at a height of not less than 250 mm above the ground, whether the vehicle is laden or unladen;

the upper edge of each side marking shall be at a height of not more than —

1,500 mm above the ground; or

where the side 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;

each side marking shall be clearly visible at all times when viewed from within a reasonable distance to the side of the vehicle;

each side marking shall be maintained in a clean and effective condition while the vehicle is on a road.

that the vehicle complies with paragraph (2); or

that the side markings on the vehicle comply with paragraph (3),shall be guilty of an offence.