Daytime Riding lights (DRL)

[Smeagol]

In theory you can have the bike lite up like a Christmas tree providing the obligatory lights are as per the Con & use/ MOT regulations. Providing no red to the front no white to the rear and no flashing or anything likely to cause a distraction to other road users.

Strange how pedal cyclists are allowed flashing lights.

 

[Monty B]

Strange how pedal cyclists are allowed flashing lights.

And the BMW brake light does flash when stopping quickly...

 

[Traffic893]

Strange how pedal cyclists are allowed flashing lights.

Agreed, because some of those front lights they have are incredibly bright.

 

[ShakeyGS]

I saw a group of about 4 or 5 GSs, all with yellow DRLs. Now I’m a bit wiserer.

 

[spoonz]

Agreed, because some of those front lights they have are incredibly bright.

The flashing lights have to be bright to conform to BS. The law requires a flashing light to emit 4 lumina, which I think is more than double that required for a fixed light.

Technically motorcycles and bicycles have to run side and rear reflectors as well but nearly everyone removes them. As long as you can be seen I think the police are happy.

 

[Arsey]

This thread is worth the £12 alone.
You can’t bank on this section to keep on giving.

 

[vRSG60]

I bought one of the yellow DRL covers from Ali Express less than £6 delivered if I recall.
You get 4 magnets that stick to the glass and the yellow cover has 4 magnets that’s how they are attached so you can quickly take them off & clean them,


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[Deleted account 250319001]

This thread is worth the £12 alone.
You can’t bank on this section to keep on giving.

Can you explain your comment Arse ?

 

[Andi_archer]

I bought one of the yellow DRL covers from Ali Express less than £6 delivered if I recall.
You get 4 magnets that stick to the glass and the yellow cover has 4 magnets that’s how they are attached so you can quickly take them off & clean them,


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I remember when people fitted rally lights to their cars and had yellow glass on them

 

[Deleted account 211025001]

..........it's the future

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Andres

 

[CPJS]

..........it's the future

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Andres

At least you can have game of chess whilst waiting for the RAC.

 

[iandavid]

i have one on my bell. it is very good

I want one for my "bell end" then the missus can see me coming

 

[malcopopolo]

I want one for my "bell end" then the missus can see me coming

Why is it small?