Making sense of the regulations

Some 6% of all HGV accidents in the UK are connected to a lane changing manoeuvre, so in concert with growing concerns over the safety of cyclists and other road users that have to travel alongside these long vehicles, greater visibility when it comes to their road positioning intentions is sure to make a positive contribution in reducing this figure.

After many years of relative stability, the legislation concerning lighting for HGV trailers is undergoing sizable change as European directive ECE-R48 Series 5 and 6 come into force for new trailer type approvals and retrofit conformability.

As the market leading supplier of lighting components for both passenger cars and commercial vehicles, HELLA is well placed to advise workshops and fleet operators of these changes, as well as being able to provide both trailer manufacturers and aftermarket businesses with the high quality components they need to conform with the updated legalisation.

The HELLA side direction indicator is a fully type approved, 24v unit that incorporates the company’s latest micro optics technology, is compliant with the Series 5/6 regulations and developed for truck and trailer applications. One of its key benefits is its ability to provide both static and flashing capabilities and it is able to do so through the same wiring circuit, making their addition straight forward and quick, which is an important consideration for retrofit applications.

For safety conscious operators, these indicators are the ideal addition and allow them to bring their existing trailers into line with the latest Series 5/6 type approval. In addition, due to their competitive pricing.

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