This
inspection applies to: all machines, except those which have neither front nor
rear position lamps, or have such lamps permanently disconnected, painted over
or masked that are ·
• only used during daylight hours, and
•not used at times of seriously reduced visibility
If this situation occurs the machine presenter should be issued with a VT32 (advisory
notice) recording the above.
Front position lamps and headlamps
A motor bicycle (with or without a side car) fitted with a headlamp need not have
a front position lamp (but must have one on the side car, if a side car is fitted).
Front position lamps incorporated in yellow headlamps
The light from a front position lamp may be yellow only if incorporated in a headlamp
capable of emitting only a yellow light.
A motor bicycle combination may be fitted with a yellow headlamp on the motor
bicycle and a white front position lamp on the side car.
Obscured
At least 50% of each lamp must be visible from the front or rear as appropriate.
On machines without a battery or with an insufficiently charged battery, it will
be necessary to run the engine.
Fog lamps and amber lamps The inspection (1.1) does NOT include rear fog lamps
or amber lamps located within the indicators
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With the front
and rear position lamps switched on, check the lamps for (See information column).
a. presence
b. condition Note: At least 50% of light sources in a lamp must illuminate
c. security
d. fitment and visibility
2. Check the front and rear position lamps show light of the correct colour
3. Check that each lamp:
a. illuminates immediately it is switched on,
b. that the illumination
of each lamp is not affected by the operation of any other lamp or the horn, and
c. does not flicker when tapped.
4. Check the switch for condition and security. Check the front and rear position
lamps are operated by a single switch.
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1. An obligatory lamp (see information column)
a. missing
b. so damaged or deteriorated that its function is impaired
c. an insecure lamp
d. is obscured or does not face the front or rear as appropriate
2. a. a front position lamp shows a light other than WHITE to the front, (or yellow
if incorporated in a yellow headlamp)
b. a rear position lamp shows a light other than RED to the rear
3.
A lamp which a. does not illuminate immediately it is switched on,
b. is adversely affected by the operation of another lamp or the horn
c. flickers when tapped lightly by hand
4. A switch which
a. is faulty
b. is insecure, or
c. does not operate the front and rear position lamps |
