preferred-google-button
log in
register

Reflectors

  • Creator
    Topic
  • May 13, 2015 at 11:40 am #23987
    gdmor10

    Someone shouted “oi where’s your reflectors” at me out of a car passenger window this morning. It did make me jump and wobble a bit so I did responsd with a 2 finger salute, perhaps that is not advised…

    So I decided to check the law and as I thought it is illegal to ride after dark without front, rear and pedal reflectors even if you have the best light in the world. Rarely enforced but in the case of an accident it could be an issue.

    Anyone ever been pulled by the police for this?

    Personally I am not putting them back on that is for sure.

  • Creator
    Topic
Viewing 3 replies - 16 through 18 (of 18 total)
1 2
  • Author
    Replies
  • May 13, 2015 at 12:45 pm #845903
    0
    mrmo

    The law is a mess, you need
    The law is a mess, you need Amber reflectors on PEDALS, not on shoes, they must also comply with some relevant BS standard (or Euro equivalent). You must also have a rear reflector that meets the relevant standard. (or equivalent)

    Now find a set of modern pedals that can take reflectors!

    May 13, 2015 at 12:36 pm #845901
    0
    jacknorell

    Actual law.
    This has been
    Actual law.

    This has been discussed on the web quite a few times.

    May 13, 2015 at 11:51 am #845899
    0
    AJ101

    Is that Law law or Highway
    Is that Law law or Highway Code law?

    I know its the law for bikes to be sold with reflectors and a bell but in a lot of people’s minds it’s a bit vague if you have to keep them on or not. Especially when the pedal reflectors are often bits of plastic clipped to one side of the SPDs

  • Author
    Replies
Viewing 3 replies - 16 through 18 (of 18 total)
1 2
  • You must be logged in to reply to this topic.