Applicable legislation
• Land Transport Rule: Vehicle Lighting 2004
Permitted equipment
1. One or two reversing lamps fitted at the rear of the vehicle.
2. A retrofitted pair of reversing lamps must be symmetrically mounted as far towards each side of the vehicle as practicable.
Condition
3. A reversing lamp must be in good condition.
Performance
4. A reversing lamp must operate in a way that is appropriate for the lamp and the vehicle.
5. A reversing lamp, when operated, must emit a diffuse light or a dipped beam of light that is substantially white (Note 3).
6. A reversing lamp must emit a steady light.
7. A reversing lamp may operate only when the reverse gear is engaged or the headlamps are turned off.
8. Where a reversing lamp comprises an array of light sources (eg LEDs), at least 75% of these must operate.
Modifications
9. A reversing lamp that is affected by a modification:
a) must meet equipment, condition and performance requirements, and
does not require LVV specialist certification.
Note 2 A reversing lamp that does not comply with condition and performance requirements must be made to comply or be disabled so that it does not emit a light.