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Denrad

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Is it Illegal to Use Flashing Lights On Your Bike?
« on: May 18, 2010, 10:20:49 PM »
Hi

I have heard that it is illegal to use any type of flashing light on your bike, in the UK at least. Does anybody know if this is true? I find this a bit strange as it seems that many shops sell flashing LED lights aimed at cyclists.
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Blacksail

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Re: Is it Illegal to Use Flashing Lights On Your Bike?
« Reply #1 on: May 19, 2010, 10:03:48 PM »
Everything and more that you could want to know about lighting regulations from the CTC

http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=4071

In summary no it is not illegal to use flashing lights on your bike.
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Andre Jute

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Re: Is it Illegal to Use Flashing Lights On Your Bike?
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2010, 11:05:53 PM »
Not only are flashing lights not illegal on bikes, the law in the UK was specifically changed a few years ago to permit flashing lights. Occasionally the legislators do get something right!

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