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Yes, when it is more than 6 metres long.
Side marker lights are compulsory when the lorry is more than 6 metres long, except for chassis-cabs. They must not be confused with outline marker lights, whose requirement depends on width.
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No, these lights are always optional.
Yes, when it is more than 2.10 metres long.
Yes, when it is more than 6 metres long.
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