Switching off daytime running lights?

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Originally Posted by mikerj

They have; all cars made after 11th February this year must have daytime running lamps, and new trucks and buses will require from next year sometime.

Its from when they are type approved,
We are still pdi ing cars that as yet dont have DTRL .

I reckon it should be a legal requirment.. I wish i didnt have a switch on my old ZXR.. Might of saved me alot of pain and money in repairs and time off work! I think most riders after a non fault accident will always ride with their lights on.. Not saying id wear a hi vis tho :P

I was hit by a driver who pulled out because he thought id flashed him out. That was on the sv and now im on a gsxr with a projector beam light its even worse, i have people flashing me all the time thinking im flashing them. I blame the state of the roads . Lukily i was not badly injured and i got paid out.

As for the highway code saying flashing someone is to raise awareness, almost all people use it as a signal to move out and this is where the danger lies, and its not going to change without a driver awareness scheme...

Being honest I am the opposite side of the coin,my bike doesn't have automatic headlights on but I thought it was a part of the type approval on later bikes so it MAY affect insurance.
Admittedly I appreciate the freedom of choice but it was probably a greater mind than mine that decided it is a good thing to have them on at all times.

Mods - Can we have a point of order here?

I believe Morrag is asking a straightforward question as regards the physical properties of his machine in what is the Talk, Tuning and Tweaking thread.

Whilst it may be seen as responsible to remind members of safety issues, it is inappropriate for members to hijack Morrags thread t discuss safety issues.

Each to their own. I reserve the right of choice; whether that is to ride motorcycles, smoke fags, drink beer or use my damned headlight in the daytime, it is MY choice. For those that don't like it, please do as you feel. Just be sure to afford me the same courtesy!

Kind regards

Rich