1. A dim-dip device fitted to satisfy regulation 18 shall cause light to be emitted from the dipped-beam filament of each obligatory dipped-beam headlamp, each such light having, so far as is practicable, an intensity of between 10 and 20 per cent of the intensity of the normal dipped beam.E+W+S
Commencement Information
I1Sch. 3 Pt. I para. 1 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)
2. Running lamps fitted to satisfy regulation 18 shall be in the form of a matched pair of front lamps, each of which–E+W+S
(a)is fitted in a position in which an obligatory front position lamp may lawfully be fitted, and
(b)is capable of emitting white light to the front having an intensity of not less than 200 candelas, measured from directly in front of the centre of the lamp in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the vehicle, and of not more than 800 candelas in any direction.
Commencement Information
I2Sch. 3 Pt. I para. 2 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)
[F13. — The electrical connections to the obligatory dim-dip device shall be such that the light output specified in paragraph 1 above is automatically emitted whenever the following four conditions are satisfied, namely—E+W+S
(a)the engine is running, or the key or devices which control the starting or stopping of the engine are in the normal position for when the vehicle is being driven;
(b)the obligatory main beam and dipped beam headlamps are switched off;
(c)any front fog lamp fitted to the vehicle is switched off; and
(d)the obligatory front position lamps are switched on.
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3 Pt. 1 paras. 3, 4 substituted for Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 3 (1.10.1994) by The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2280), regs. 1(2), 12
Commencement Information
I3Sch. 3 Pt. I para. 3 in force at 1.11.1989, see reg. 1(1)
4. The electrical connections to the obligatory running lamps shall be such that the light output specified in paragraph 2 above is automatically emitted, whenever the conditions set out in sub-paragraphs (a), (b) and (c) of paragraph 3 are satisfied.]E+W+S
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3 Pt. 1 paras. 3, 4 substituted for Sch. 3 Pt. 1 para. 3 (1.10.1994) by The Road Vehicles Lighting (Amendment) Regulations 1994 (S.I. 1994/2280), regs. 1(2), 12