What is the difference between clearance lights and rear position lights?

[TimothyFitz]

Here are the specific differences between clearance lights and rear position lights: 1. Function: Clearance lights serve as warning lights to alert other vehicles, while rear position lights primarily indicate a vehicle's presence and approximate width to assist other drivers during overtaking or oncoming traffic situations. 2. Installation location: Clearance lights are mounted along the top edges of a vehicle to indicate both height and width. Safety regulations mandate these lights for vehicles exceeding three meters in height. Rear position lights are installed at the vehicle's rear, automatically emitting red light when the brake circuit is engaged.