The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989 (“the 1989 Regulations”) make provision about the fitting and maintenance of lighting equipment for motor vehicles and trailers used on roads. These Regulations amend the 1989 Regulations to give effect to the requirements of Article 6 of Directive 2014/45/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 on periodic roadworthiness tests for motor vehicles and their trailers, and come into force on 20th May 2018.