Lighting and Optical Signals
How many front and rear position lights must vehicles other than motorcycles carry as a minimum?
Reviewed on 26 Jul 2026
- A One front and one rear
- ✓ Two front and two rear
- C Three front and three rear
- D Position lights are not mandatory
Why this is the correct answer
Vehicles other than motorcycles and tricycles must carry at least two front and two rear position lights, to clearly define their width.
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