South Australian Numbered Regulations

ROAD TRAFFIC (LIGHT VEHICLE STANDARDS) RULES 2018 (NO 5 OF 2018) - REG 82

82—Tail lights generally

        (1)         A vehicle must have at least 1 tail light fitted on or towards the rear of the vehicle.

        (2)         A motor trike with 2 rear wheels, or a motor vehicle with 4 or more wheels, built after 1959 must have at least 1 tail light fitted on or towards each side of the rear of the vehicle.

        (3)         A trailer built after June 1973 must have at least 1 tail light fitted on or towards each side of the rear of the vehicle.

        (4)         The centre of a tail light mentioned in subrule (1), (2) or (3) must not be over—

            (a)         1.5 metres above ground level; or

            (b)         if it is not practicable to fit the light lower—2.1 metres above ground level.

        (5)         A vehicle may have 1 or more additional tail lights at any height above ground level.