The various types of lighting required on road vehicles and their use are discussed. Suggestions are made on how the requirements may be met, bearing in mind the lighting equipment normally fitted on existing vehicles and the current relevant regulations. Particular consideration is given to those problems of vehicle lighting and signalling which could be dealt with by legislation. Special requirements for cycles and vehicles whose shapes make normal lighting requirements difficult to comply with are not dealt with nor are the requirements for fog lights.
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