Driving on Australian roads at night poses unique challenges, especially when it comes to transporting oversize loads. Large vehicles carrying heavy and bulky loads require special attention to ensure the safety of everyone on the road. Australia has strict regulations for transporting oversize and wide loads. One crucial aspect of this safety protocol is the use of night lights, as mandated by Schedule 8 of the Heavy Vehicle (Mass, Dimension and Loading) National Regulation.
According to this regulation, if an oversize vehicle is being used at night, specific requirements for side markers and warning lights must be adhered to.
The rule states that if an oversize vehicle is being used at night side markers must be displayed:
- not more than 2m apart along the total length of each side of the vehicle and any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and
- at each corner of any load projecting from the front or rear of the vehicle; and
- 2 rear markers must be fitted to the rear of any load projecting from the rear of the vehicle, within 400mm of each side of the load and at least 1m but not more than 2.1m above the ground; and
- a warning light must be attached to the vehicle if it, together with any load, is wider than 2.5m or longer than 22m.
Rear markers: Means red lights known as ‘rear markers.’
Side markers: Means lights showing yellow to the front and red to the rear and are known as ‘side markers.’
Schedule 8 is a National Regulation, and state regulations can differ. It’s crucial to familiarise yourself with the regulations and requirements of the state you are driving through.
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