Do I need rear marking plates on my truck?

31 Oct Blog

According to the national code of practice (VSB12), all motor vehicles over 12 Tonne GVM and all trailers over 10 Tonne GTM need rear safety signage of a specific form.

Plate selection and Combination – VSB12:

1. Vehicles or combinations with a combined length of 7.5m or more must be fitted with “DO NOT OVERTAKE TURNING VEHICLE” signage. If less than 7.5m do not fit “DNOTV” signage.

• If space permits on the rear of the vehicle:-
• Use Category 33 and 34 plates as first choice. https://www.tegral.com.au/product/rmp-dnotv-class-400-aluminum-300mm-x-400mm/
• Use additional strip plates, if possible, for added visibility. https://www.tegral.com.au/product/strip-rmp-class-400-aluminum-4-piece-400-x-100mm/

3. If Category 33 plates are selected:

• Use them in correct configuration with either 31L or 33L plates.
• Use additional strip plates, if possible, for added visibility.

4. If Category 34 plates are selected:

• Use a 33 plate on the right hand with a 34A plate on the left or use 34 plates on both sides.
• Use additional strip plates, if possible, for added visibility.
• Category 34 plates cannot be used on a vehicle/combination that is less than 7.5m in length.

5. If rear of the vehicle cannot support Category 33 and 34 plates:

• Use the Category 161 strip plate as space permits.
• Use them in conjunction with either 31L or 33L plates if required.

6. If a single 161 plate cannot be used:

• Use the correct combination of 81 and 41 plates.
• Use these in conjunction with 31L and 33L plates.

7. If vehicle is a prime mover, lead semitrailer or converter dolly:

• Use 615 plates only.
• Use in conjunction with 31L and 33L plates if required.

https://www.nhvr.gov.au/files/202007-0849-vsb12-national-code-of-practice-rear-marking-plates.pdf