Red & White Reflective Trailer Tape Kits

In Canada, conspicuity treatment is required on trailers 2,032 mm (80 in) or more in overall width with a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 kg (10,000 lb) or more. Narrower or lighter trailers fall outside that threshold.

Those two thresholds are what decide it. Many small utility, cargo and boat trailers sit below them and are outside the requirement entirely.

Regulatory summary

Sources

• Transport Canada, "Trailers: Federal Lighting Equipment Location Requirements" (CMVSS 108). tc.canada.ca
• Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 49 CFR 393.11 (Cornell Law LII mirror of the eCFR). law.cornell.edu

What this page does and does not claim

This listing makes no government-approval or certification claim of any kind. Under both CMVSS 108 and FMVSS No. 108 the certification and marking obligations sit with the sheeting manufacturer, and the legal outcome depends on the trailer being in scope and on the treatment being placed correctly. Confirm the product received, the eligibility of your trailer, and the current rules in your jurisdiction before installation.

Ready-to-order red and white reflective trailer tape in five length options. No custom text, artwork, or proof is required.

Use these kits for visibility-maintenance work on clean, dry, smooth trailer surfaces. Common applications include cargo, enclosed, equipment, utility, commercial, and boat trailers.

Choose a Length

• 6 ft Repair Strip Kit. Small replacement sections
• 10 ft Install Kit. Short rails, posts, and spot maintenance
• 25 ft Trailer Refresh Kit. Several repair areas or a broader refresh
• 50 ft Full Trailer Kit. Larger maintenance projects
• 150 ft Fleet Roll Pack. Multi-unit, shop, or fleet use

Before Installation

1. Measure the surfaces you plan to cover.
2. Choose the length that leaves enough material for the planned application.
3. Remove dirt, oil, road grime, wax, loose paint, rust, and moisture.
4. Apply slowly to a clean, dry, smooth surface and press firmly.

Avoid wet, oily, rusty, flexible, deeply textured, loose-paint, or moving surfaces.

Buyer Verification

This listing does not determine which marking specification, coverage, pattern, or placement applies to a vehicle. Check the product received and the current rules for your vehicle and jurisdiction before installation. Gallery images are illustrative examples.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which trailers need conspicuity tape in Canada?
Trailers 2,032 mm (80 in) or more in overall width with a GVWR of 4,536 kg (10,000 lb) or more, under CMVSS 108. Trailers below those thresholds are outside the requirement.

Does every trailer need conspicuity tape?
No. Only trailers meeting both the width and the weight threshold are in scope. The thresholds exclude many small utility, cargo and boat trailers.

What is the pattern on the rear of the trailer?
CMVSS 108 describes two pairs of 300 mm white strips at the rear upper corners and a continuous red and white strip across the full width of the rear bumper bar.

How much of the side has to be covered?
Side markings sit 375 mm to 1525 mm from the ground and cover at least half of the side length under CMVSS 108.

Does this listing certify that the tape meets a particular vehicle rule?
No. Certification and marking obligations sit with the sheeting manufacturer. Verify the product received and the rules that apply to your vehicle and jurisdiction before installation.

Which length should I choose?
Measure the areas you plan to cover and select a length that provides enough material. Current options are 6, 10, 25, 50, and 150 ft.

Do I submit artwork or wait for a proof?
No. This is a fixed-format product with no custom text or artwork.