Guidance

HGV conspicuity marking rules

How to follow the rules about the conspicuity markings that must be fitted to all HGVs.

• From: Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
• Published: 5 July 2013
• Last updated: 7 July 2023 — See all updates

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Conspicuity marking requirements on goods vehicles

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Details

This guide provides details of and how to comply with European conspicuity marking legislation which says they must be fitted to all HGVs.

Conspicuity markings illuminate the outline of HGVs at night by reflecting the headlights of the vehicles following behind. DfT research estimates they would potentially prevent 76 deaths and serious accidents each year if they were fitted to all goods vehicles.

The guide is not intended to be a substitute for the full legislative details contained in UN ECE Regulations or the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989.

Published 5 July 2013
Last updated 7 July 2023 + show all updates

1. 7 July 2023

   Updated to include the latest version of the guide.

2. 5 July 2013

   First published.