Reversing lights

[bristolracer]

Hi all

The reversing light on my wifes Ford focus is a bit rubbish and whilst legal for the mot it is not much help when reversing at night.

Is it allowed to add a further light, and if so does it have to be some kind of diffused lens?

Can I use an ordinary Led type thing or will it need to be a proper car lamp?
The car has a tow bar which would be ideal to add an extra light.

TIA

[Chromed]

Would it be easier to just change the bulb for a brighter led?

[Chris32345]

Chromed said:

Would it be easier to just change the bulb for a brighter led?

Can't legally speaking as all bulbs need to be e marked
And no less are

Also will upset Many cars headlights warning systems

[GreenV8S]

You are allowed to fit multiple reversing lamps. The MOT test would check that they are all securely attached, fully working, the correct colour (i.e. white) and operated automatically. I don't believe the test covers anything to do with type approval, but I'm not an MOT tester so don't take my word for it.

I think the same tests (that they were securely attached and fully working) would apply to any work lights etc that you added.

[Coilspring]

What year is the car?

Reverse lights from 2009 onwards are an mot testable item.

[bristolracer]

Coilspring said:

What year is the car?

Reverse lights from 2009 onwards are an mot testable item.

October 2009