This new regulation is relevant to businesses that manufacture and operate certain goods vehicles and trailers.

From 10 July 2011, you must ensure that the rear and side contours of certain new goods vehicles and trailers are lined with retro-reflective material (‘conspicuity markings’).

The rules apply to:

• good vehicles with a gross vehicle weight of more than 7,500 kilograms first used on or after 10 July 2011
• trailers with a gross vehicle weight of more than 3,500 kilograms manufactured on or after 10 July 2011

A more comprehensive outline of the new requirements can be found at:

Requirement for reflective markings on new goods vehicles (England, Scotland & Wales)