The obligation to provide the DNOTV warning is a road rule and applies equally to heavy and light vehicles or combinations that are 7.5m or longer. These signs are required where it is necessary for the vehicle/combination to occupy more than a single lane of traffic in order to safely navigate an intersection.
Which vehicles require these signs?
Rear marking plates can be fitted to any vehicle however, motor vehicles with a GVM over 12 tonnes and trailers with a GTM over 10 tonnes must be fitted with rear marking plates. Buses with a GVM over 12 tonnes must also be fitted with rear marking plates, except those fitted with hand grips (or similar equipment) for use by standing passengers.
The obligation to provide the DNOTV warning is a road rule and applies equally to heavy and light vehicles or combinations that are 7.5m or longer. These signs are required where it is necessary for the vehicle/combination to occupy more than a single lane of traffic in order to safely navigate an intersection. Vehicles or combinations less than 7.5m in length must not be fitted with DNOTV signs.
When should I replace rear marking plates?
You must replace any rear marking plates that are:
· faded
· damaged
· incorrectly fitted
· no longer clearly marked with all required information.
NOTE: Do not mix Class 2, Class 1A, Class 400 and UNECE R70 rear marking plates on a vehicle as they have different reflective properties.
