What rear markings are required on HGVs in the UK?

Goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes GVW must display conspicuity markings to ECE Regulation R70 (retroreflective red-yellow chevron boards). Vehicles over 13m long must also display side conspicuity tape to ECE R104 (alternating red and white retroreflective tape).

What is EN ISO 20471 high-vis clothing?

EN ISO 20471 is the European standard for high-visibility warning clothing. It classifies garments into Class 1, 2 and 3 based on the area of fluorescent and retroreflective material. Garments must be CE or UKCA marked with the class clearly stated.

Are reversing alarms a legal requirement?

There is no specific UK law mandating reversing alarms on all commercial vehicles, but under Health and Safety at Work Act duties, employers must manage the risk of vehicles reversing where pedestrians may be present. Reversing alarms, cameras or banksmen are common risk controls.

What are wide load signs for?

Abnormal load signs are required for vehicles or loads exceeding standard width limits (2.55m for most vehicles). An "Abnormal Load" sign must be displayed at front and rear. Police notification and route planning are required for loads exceeding 3.0m wide.

What is the penalty for not displaying required vehicle markings?

Failure to display required rear markings on goods vehicles over 7.5t is an offence under the Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 — can result in a prohibition notice, fixed penalty and points on the operator's licence.