BH Monday in Snowdonia

[patrick]

the light is not permanantly fixed, the pole / bayonet fitting is on the bike on the picture.


There is no problem in the light begin on the bike at any time (other than being quick relase it wold get nicked). It is the use of flashing amber lights that is governed by the C&U regs.

At work I have 25 LGV's with beacons and strobes fitted but they are only used when appropriate. Whats the difference?

[mecki]

At work I have 25 LGV's with beacons and strobes fitted but they are only used when appropriate. Whats the difference?

Oh - does that mean that everybody can put beacons and strobes on their bike as long as they don't turn them on?
Or does that only apply to people who have a job that allows them to use them "at work"?

[patrick]

In general any vehilce fitted with amber flashing lights can only use them in situations where the law allows.

For example In have a mag-mount beacon for my company car that I use in some circumstances at work. In normal driving, as part of my work, the light may be on the car but not switched on.

Its the circumstances of use of amber lights that are governed by legislation. Some other colours can only be fitted to certain vehilce types.

Do a google search on the topic.

[mecki]

I was just wondering because rippers stated it may be useful, and I still can't really see what it would be useful for unless you do something like the NEG.

[patrick]

Rippers........  "what did you mean??"

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[Lonewolf]

I was just wondering because rippers stated it may be useful, and I still can't really see what it would be useful for unless you do something like the NEG.

Mecki, what are you getting so worked up about? Its a light for goodness sake not a cruise missile!! ::)

[patrick]

Its a light for goodness sake not a cruise missile!! ::)

Now theres a thought for an overtaking aid!

[Lonewolf]

Now theres a thought for an overtaking aid!

Patrick....I think the current legislation states that you can have a cruise missile fitted to a 1400 GTR but the warhead cant be armed, I'll wait for mecki to clarify the situation though!! ;D

[mecki]

I thought you were the law. :o

[patrick]

Patrick....I think the current legislation states that you can have a cruise missile fitted to a 1400 GTR but the warhead cant be armed,

I suppose that even without the warhead it would still clear a lane on the M25 to simplify filtering!

[Lonewolf]

I suppose that even without the warhead it would still clear a lane on the M25 to simplify filtering!

You'd probably need a strobe/flashing orange light though fitted to the bike to get peoples attention......oh hang on a second you already have one fitted.  ;D

[mecki]

And going over the debris will probably shred your tyres too. ;D ;D ;D

[patrick]

You'd probably need a strobe/flashing orange light though fitted to the bike to get peoples attention......oh hang on a second you already have one fitted.  ;D

Ah yes, but at this point I'd switch on the front strobes.......  but  which of the 20 flash patterns to use.... decisions decisions???

[Rusty]

You are all BONKERS !!!   ;D ;D

[pembsgtr]

LR just because you have all the flashing toys on your work machine doesn't mean everyone elses desire to have the same makes them BONKERS  ;D