Is having one reverse light legal?

Is having one reverse light legal?

By law a reversing light is classed as an optional light and not an obligatory light, therefore there is no requirment to have oner at all. However it goes on to state that if you do have an optional light fitted then it must comply with regulations which merely state, 1.

Can you fail MOT on reverse light?

The reverse light is not part of the MOT – but always worth checking. All tyres should be above the legal minimum tread of 1.6mm across three quarters of the tyre. Although a spare wheel is not a requirement for an MOT check – a ‘space saver’ spare fitted as a road wheel will not pass.

Can you drive a car without reverse lights?

Alerts pedestrians and other drivers, and gives enough (sometimes better) illumination to see what’s behind you. There is no legal requirement to have a reversing light.

What color should trailer clearance lights be?

Trailer Lighting Standards

Function	Color	Code
Rear ID lights	Red	P2 or P3
Front clearance lights	Amber (yellow)	P2, PC, P3, or PC2
Rear upper body markers	White
Bumper bar markers	Alternating red and white

Are white side marker lights legal?

White turn signals and side markers are illegal. Done. Front turn signals and side markers must illuminate amber. Rear turn signals and side markers must illuminate red (or amber for turn signals).

Are LED side markers legal?

No, they are not officially legal. Officially, they must reflect amber like the factory ones. However, you probably won’t be hassled if you have clear markers with an amber bulb that is DOT approved.

Can you black out reflectors?

Yes, it is illegal to “black them out” or otherwise make them non-functional, or non-amber.

Are grill lights legal?

Amber and white grill lights is it legal in California (not flashing/strobe)