The introduction of additional outline reflective markings on goods vehicles was originally due to come into force on 10th October 2009, but was postponed in September 2009 to be introduced from 10th July 2011. The UN Technical Committee has published the requirements in an amendment to R48, which will apply additional side and rear markings to new goods vehicles over 7.5 tonnes. At this stage, there are no plans to introduce the requirement to passenger vehicles or to require retrofitment.

Extracted from Commercial Motor