RichieC
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| posted on 3/2/06 at 08:46 PM |
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Rear Reflectors
Hi all,
Had a look through the SVA manual and I cant see anything relating specifically to this but someone may be able to shed some light on it (no pun
intended) 
Is there a minimum "reflectivity" for rear mounted reflectors? Halfords have some self adhesive reflectors in for about 2 quid a pack and
would be easily removed, but theyre really just reflective tape and Im not sure if mr SVA would approve.
Alternatively, is there a known source for fit and forget reflectors as I dont want to be ar5ing about with radiussing them etc etc.
Thanks in advance
Richie
[Edited on 30/12/08 by RichieC]
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smart51
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| posted on 3/2/06 at 09:04 PM |
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Reflectors must be E marked and either radiused at 2.5mm or less than 4[I think] mm thick.
My SVA inspector failed mine because they were 5mm thick and unradiused. He seemed a little emabarased that he had to fail them, saying that above
"this" line you could have razor blades fitted and it would pass.
He didn't check reflectivity at all.
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RichieC
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| posted on 3/2/06 at 09:05 PM |
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Ah yeh of course, I overlooked the E marking.
Above what line was he talking about?
Rgds
Rich
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RazMan
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| posted on 3/2/06 at 11:03 PM |
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I just had a rummage through the SVA manual and all I can find about rear reflectors is that there can be any number as long as they are red and not
triangular.
Have I missed something?
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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RichieC
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 05:01 PM |
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Just had a look myself and I cant see anything about e marks either.
Do you have a page number or anything Smart51?
Thanks and Rgds
Rich
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smart51
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 06:38 PM |
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Ooo. Now you've got me. I just assumed that they had to be E marked. Mine are. Is it not on the page with the rear lights? They do have to
comply with exterior projection radiusing rules though.
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RichieC
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 06:47 PM |
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No, theres nothing on that page, just their placement and that they cant be triangular.
If they stick out >5mm, yep theyll be subject to the external projection radius check.
Rgds
Rich
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RazMan
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| posted on 7/2/06 at 09:22 PM |
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There's not even a regulation about their size either, so they could be tiny as long as they are 'clearly visible'
Cheers,
Raz
When thinking outside the box doesn't work any more, it's time to build a new box
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