| (1) |
Subject to subregulation (2), no person shall operate on a public road a vehicle whilst a reflector or reflective material fitted to such vehicle does not reflect a— |
| (a) |
white colour to the front of such vehicle; |
| (b) |
red colour to the rear of such vehicle; and |
| (c) |
yellow colour to the side of such vehicle, |
but, notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in these regulations, a motor vehicle manufactured, built or imported by a registered manufacturer, builder or importer may have a red retro-reflector fitted at the side towards the rear of such motor vehicle.
| (2) |
The provisions of this regulation shall not apply in respect of— |
| (a) |
an ambulance, rescue vehicle, police vehicle, a vehicle driven by a traffic officer in the execution of his or her duties and a fire-fighting vehicle; |
| (c) |
a warning sign referred to in regulation 191; |
| (d) |
direction indicators referred to in regulation 326; |
| (e) |
a sign referred to in regulation 293(2) or 295(2); and |
| (f) |
retro-reflective material as contemplated in regulation 192A. |
| (3) |
Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (1) the pedals, pedal arms or spokes of a pedal cycle shall, if such cycle is operated on a public road during the period between sunset and sunrise and at any other time when, due to insufficient light or unfavourable weather conditions, persons and vehicles upon the public road are not clearly discernible at a distance of 150 metres, be fitted with yellow or white reflectors or reflective material. |
Contingency Fees Act, 1997
