(1) In this rule:
"rear marking plate" means a rear marking plate (or a combination of plates) complying with:
(a) the requirements of AS4001.1 – 1992 "Motor Vehicle – Rear Marker Plates" arranged according to AS 4001.2 – 1992 "Motor Vehicle – Rear Marker Plates – Installation and Arrangement Requirements"; or
(b) the requirements of ADR45/01 and arranged in accordance with regulation 34.
(2) Rear marking plates must be fitted to:
(a) a motor vehicle with a GVM over 12 tonnes, except a bus fitted with hand grips or similar equipment for standing passengers to hold; and
(b) a trailer with a GTM over 10 tonnes.
(3) Subrule (2) applies to a vehicle even if it was built before the date stated in the ADR.
(4) Rear marking plates may be fitted to a motor vehicle with a GVM not over 12 tonnes or a trailer with a GTM not over 10 tonnes.
An example of rear marking plates
An alternative pattern for rear marking plates