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What are brake light requirements?

What are brake light requirements

Brake lights must be red in colour
 
Must show a steady light when the brake is applied (ie doesn’t flicker)
 
It should only show when the brake is applied
 
Should be E marked or display equivalent standard.
 
Must have a minimum of two with a minimum separation distance of 400mm
 
Should be a minimum of 350mm from the ground with a maximum of 1500mm (2100mm in certain circumstances) - (measured to edge of light unit)