3.—(1) Subject to paragraph (1A), this rule shall apply to —
(a)
every goods vehicle the length of which exceeds 10 metres;
(b)
every trailer the length of which exceeds 5 metres; and
(c)
every trailer which forms part of a combination of vehicles, the overall length of which exceeds 10 metres.
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(1A) This rule shall not apply to any goods vehicle or trailer which has been fitted with —
(a)
a rear marking in accordance with rule 4; and
(b)
where applicable, at least 3 pairs of side markings in accordance with rule 4A.
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(1B) The following vehicles shall be fitted with a rear marking as in Diagram 1, 2, 4 or 5 except that where the rear of such goods vehicle is so constructed that it is impracticable, without undue expense or risk of damage to a rear marking as in Diagram 1 or 2, for that marking to be fitted in accordance with the provisions of Part III of the Schedule, a rear marking as in Diagram 3 may be fitted instead:
(a)
every goods vehicle, the length of which exceeds 10 metres but does not exceed 13 metres; and
(b)
every trailer if it forms part of a combination of vehicles, the overall length of which exceeds 10 metres but does not exceed 13 metres.
(2) Every goods vehicle, the length of which exceeds 13 metres, and every trailer, if it forms part of a combination of vehicles, the overall length of which exceeds 13 metres shall be fitted with a rear marking as in Diagram 4 or 5.
(3) Every trailer the overall length of which exceeds 5 metres shall be fitted with a pair of side markings of the type shown in paragraph (B) of Part I of the Schedule.
(4) A rear or side marking fitted to a vehicle under this rule shall —
(a)
be of the size and colour shown in the diagram relating to the marking set out in paragraphs (A) and (B) of Part I of the Schedule subject to the provisions of Part II of that Schedule; and
(b)
be so fitted as to comply with such of the provisions set out in Part III of that Schedule as relate thereto.
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(5) Notwithstanding paragraph (4), the Registrar may approve any other type of rear or side marking to be fitted to a vehicle.