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Is it illegal to have white light coming from the back of your vehicle?

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

2. The Traffic Act

3. Conclusion

Introduction

This response will address the legality of having white light coming from the back of a vehicle in Kenya. It will rely on the Traffic Act, Cap 403, Laws of Kenya.

The Traffic Act

The Traffic Act, Cap 403, Laws of Kenya, regulates traffic and road safety in Kenya. It outlines specific requirements for vehicle lighting, including the color and placement of lights.

Section 40(1) of the Traffic Act states that:

"Every motor vehicle shall be fitted with such lamps and reflectors as are prescribed by the regulations."

The Traffic (Motor Vehicles) Regulations, 1994 further specify the requirements for vehicle lighting.

Regulation 10(1) of the Traffic (Motor Vehicles) Regulations, 1994 states that:

"Every motor vehicle shall be fitted with two rear lamps, one on each side, which shall emit a red light."

Regulation 10(2) of the Traffic (Motor Vehicles) Regulations, 1994 states that:

"Every motor vehicle shall be fitted with a rear registration plate lamp which shall emit a white light."

Regulation 10(3) of the Traffic (Motor Vehicles) Regulations, 1994 states that:

"Every motor vehicle shall be fitted with a rear fog lamp which shall emit a red light."

Regulation 10(4) of the Traffic (Motor Vehicles) Regulations, 1994 states that:

"Every motor vehicle shall be fitted with a reversing lamp which shall emit a white light."

Therefore, based on the Traffic Act and the Traffic (Motor Vehicles) Regulations, 1994, it is illegal to have white light coming from the back of a vehicle, except for the rear registration plate lamp and the reversing lamp.

Conclusion

In conclusion, having white light coming from the back of a vehicle in Kenya is illegal, except for the rear registration plate lamp and the reversing lamp. This is based on the provisions of the Traffic Act, Cap 403, Laws of Kenya, and the Traffic (Motor Vehicles) Regulations, 1994.