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VEHICLE AND TRAFFIC (VEHICLE STANDARDS) REGULATIONS 2024 - REG 116

Air or vacuum brakes on light trailers
(1)  If a light trailer has air brakes, its braking system must include at least one air storage tank.
(2)  If a light trailer has vacuum brakes, its braking system must include at least one vacuum storage tank.
(3)  An air storage system or vacuum storage system must –
(a) be built to give a visible or audible warning to the driver of the towing vehicle, while in a normal driving position, of a lack of air or vacuum that would prevent the brakes from meeting the performance standards of regulation 110 ; and
(b) be safeguarded by a check valve or other device against loss of air or vacuum if the supply fails or leaks.
(4)  This regulation does not apply to a light trailer with a GTM of 2 tonnes or less.


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