Are Position Lamps the Same as Width Lamps?
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Position lamps and width lamps are the same. Position lamps are also called width lamps. They are lamps installed at the highest points of the front and rear of a vehicle, similar to the anti-collision lights on the wingtips of an aircraft. They are primarily used during driving in conditions such as dusk, overcast days, or rainy and foggy weather to indicate the width and height of the vehicle. This helps other drivers determine the relative position and size of the vehicle during encounters or overtaking. Typically, the color of width lamps is white at the front and red at the rear. There are two types of position lamp switches: rotary knob style and lever style. Literally, the term 'position lamp' can be broken down: 'position' implies a warning, and 'lamp' refers to the outline. Position lamps are warning lights designed to alert other vehicles. Installed along the edges of the vehicle's roof, they indicate both the height and width of the vehicle. Safety regulations mandate that vehicles taller than three meters must be equipped with position lamps.