Commercial vehicle lighting is both a safety issue and a compliance issue. For operators in Great Britain, the DVSA HGV inspection manual is a key practical source because it sets out the standards used during annual testing.
What operators should check
- Headlamps and alignment
- Front and rear position lamps
- Stop lamps and indicators
- Rear fog and reversing lamps
- End-outline and side marker lamps where required
- Reflectors and conspicuity markings
Vehicle age, dimensions and classification matter, so this guide should be used as a starting point rather than a substitute for the current legislation or DVSA manual.
Official sources: GOV.UK HGV inspection manual and the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989.
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