SCHEDULE 7
PART IRequirements relating to obligatory direction indicators and to optional direction indicators to the extent specified in part ii
| One front indicator (Category 1, 1a or 1b), one rear indicator (Category 2, 2a or 2b) and one side repeater indicator (Category 5) or, in the case of a motor vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph, one front indicator (Category 1, 1a or 1b) and one rear indicator (Category 2, 2a or 2b). |
| One rear indicator (Category 2, 2a or 2b) or, in the case of a trailer towed by a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, one rear indicator (Category 12). |
| One front indicator (Category 1, 1a, 1b or 11) and one rear indicator (Category 2, 2a, 2b or 12). |
| Any arrangement of indicators so as to satisfy the requirements for angles of visibility in paragraph 3. |
| Any arrangement of indicators so as to make the intention of the driver clear to other road users. |
| Within 2600 mm of the front of the vehicle |
| No requirement |
| 400 mm |
| No requirement |
| 500 mm or, if the overall width of the vehicle is less than 1400 mm, 400 mm |
| 300 mm |
| 240 mm |
| 240 mm |
| 180 mm |
| 400 mm |
| 240 mm |
| 300 mm |
| No requirement |
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| 100 mm |
| No requirement |
| 1500 mm or, if the structure of the vehicle makes this impracticable, 2300 mm. |
| No requirement |
| No requirement |
| 350 mm |
| 80° outwards and 45° inwards |
| 80° outwards and 20° inwards |
| 80° outwards and 3° inwards |
| Between rearward angles of 5° outboard and 60° outboard or, in the case of a motor vehicle having a maximum speed not exceeding 25 mph where it is impracticable to comply with the 5° angle, this may be replaced by 10°. |
| 15° above and below the horizontal |
| 15° above and 10° below the horizontal |
| 15° above and 5° below the horizontal |
| Such that at least one (but not necessarily the same) indicator on each side is plainly visible to the rear in the case of a trailer and both to the front and rear in the case of any other vehicle. |
| To the front |
| To the rear |
| As shown in the first sketch in Part III of this Schedule |
| An approval mark and, above such mark, the following numbers–
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| An approval mark and, above such mark, the following numbers–
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| No requirement |
| No requirement |
| Amber |
| White or amber |
| Red or amber |
| Amber |
| 15 to 36 watts |
| No requirement |
| No requirement |
| Such that the light is plainly visible from a reasonable distance |
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Electrical connections–
a
All indicators on one side of a vehicle together with all indicators on that side of any trailer drawn by the vehicle, while so drawn, shall be operated by one switch.
b
All indicators on one side of a vehicle or combination of vehicles showing a flashing light shall flash in phase, except that in the case of a solo motor bicycle, a motor bicycle combination and a pedal cycle, the front and rear direction indicators on one side of the vehicle may flash alternately.
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Tell-tale–
a
One or more indicators on each side of a vehicle to which indicators are fitted shall be so designed and fitted that the driver when in his seat can readily be aware when it is in operation; or
b
The vehicle shall be equipped with an operational tell-tale for front and rear indicators (including any rear indicator on the rearmost of any trailers drawn by the vehicle).
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Other requirements–
a
Every indicator (other than a semaphore arm, that is an indicator in the form of an illuminated sign which when in operation temporarily alters the outline of the vehicle to the extent of at least 150 mm measured horizontally and is visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle) shall when in operation show a light which flashes constantly at the rate of not less than 60 nor more than 120 flashes per minute. However, in the event of a failure, other than a short-circuit of an indicator, any other indicator on the same side of the vehicle or combination of vehicles may continue to flash, but the rate may be less than 60 or more than 120 flashes per minute. Every indicator shall when in operation perform efficiently regardless of the speed of the vehicle.
b
Where two front or rear direction indicators are fitted to a motor vehicle first used on or after 1st April 1986, and two rear direction indicators are fitted to a trailer manufactured on or after 1st October 1985, in each case they shall be fitted so as to form a pair.
c
A rear direction indicator on each side of a vehicle shall not be fitted on a boot lid or other movable part of the vehicle.
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Definitions–
In this Schedule “approval mark” means either–
- a
a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 5 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 9 of Schedule 4 to those Regulations; or
- b
a marking designated as an approval mark by regulation 4 of the Designation of Approval Marks Regulations and shown at item 6 or, in the case of a solo motor bicycle or a motor bicycle combination, a pedal cycle, a horse-drawn vehicle or a vehicle drawn or propelled by hand, at item 50 of Schedule 2 to those Regulations.
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PART IIRequirements relating to optional direction indicators
1
No vehicle shall be fitted with a total of more than one front indicator nor more than two rear indicators, on each side.
2
Any number of side indicators may be fitted to the side (excluding the front and rear) of a vehicle.
3
The only other requirements prescribed by these Regulations in respect of any which are fitted are those specified in paragraphs 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12(a) and 12(b) of Part I.