19-11-2017, 10:39 AM
I let the chap at Briteangle know that the collective wisdom is that the illuminated triangle would not be legal on a moving vehicle - and I had an interesting response which is as follows. The links are worth reading and perhaps open up the question again. (BTW Charles, I am not advocating use of the triangle all the time but I certainly think there are some circumstances (e.g.motorway at night) where it could be very useful. Christmas comes round far too frequently for me to want to do anything to perpetuate it in any way, shape or form!).
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Good morning Nick
I have been having a similar email conversation with a member of an A7 owners club and have asked a contact within the police force for his advice.
After long consideration and research below is a part if his reply;
'This is a difficult one.
The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989, does make certain exemptions for vehicles registered before the 1stJanuary 1947, in relation to rear obligatory lamps. But common sense needs to prevail when it comes to using these vehicles on a road. Even though they may be used, there still needs to be a degree of driving with due consideration for other road users, especially at night.
The use of a warning beacon would be permitted under the legislation (Reg.12 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/...on/12/made) and would be allowed to be a flashing beacon (Reg 13 exemption - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/...on/13/made ).
So using one of your briteangle beacons would be an excellent choice, as well as being a good safety measure.'
I have included the links for clarification.
During the show we sold units to people who were planning to use the Briteangle for uses other than breakdowns, these included farmers who are going to attach the Briteangle to back of agricultural equipment whilst being towed as well as attaching to back of trailers carrying large amount of Hay.
One lady is planning to attach the Briteangle to the back of her classic car (I think this was an Austin), she has already stuck on a small fluorescent triangle and will use the Briteangle alongside this.
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Good morning Nick
I have been having a similar email conversation with a member of an A7 owners club and have asked a contact within the police force for his advice.
After long consideration and research below is a part if his reply;
'This is a difficult one.
The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989, does make certain exemptions for vehicles registered before the 1stJanuary 1947, in relation to rear obligatory lamps. But common sense needs to prevail when it comes to using these vehicles on a road. Even though they may be used, there still needs to be a degree of driving with due consideration for other road users, especially at night.
The use of a warning beacon would be permitted under the legislation (Reg.12 http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/...on/12/made) and would be allowed to be a flashing beacon (Reg 13 exemption - http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/...on/13/made ).
So using one of your briteangle beacons would be an excellent choice, as well as being a good safety measure.'
I have included the links for clarification.
During the show we sold units to people who were planning to use the Briteangle for uses other than breakdowns, these included farmers who are going to attach the Briteangle to back of agricultural equipment whilst being towed as well as attaching to back of trailers carrying large amount of Hay.
One lady is planning to attach the Briteangle to the back of her classic car (I think this was an Austin), she has already stuck on a small fluorescent triangle and will use the Briteangle alongside this.