pezzler Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 does anyone know where the law stands on indicators/side repeaters? do i really need three different turn signals on each side on my front end? was thinking of removing the side repeaters on the wing, is that legal? could i get away with removing the ones on outside of the front bumper too? i guess what i want to know is, would it be "roadworthy" to just have the two front indicators that nestle into the air intakes?? cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 You have to have them on the front and the wings. I believe though you can remove the ones on the wing but only if the front indicators curve onto the wing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 The ones on the outside of the front bumper, are they not just driving lights? I do not think they actually flash, only come on when your lights are on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lukeyboy2k Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 From looking at your garage you need to keep either the repeaters on the wing or on the outside of the front bumper (provided they are connected up as indicators and not side lights). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted June 20, 2008 Share Posted June 20, 2008 Indicators need to be visible from a completely side on view, I think that's as far as the regs define it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezzler Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 cheers everyone, think i'll bin the high level ones on the wing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoup Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 something to do with a visability from a angle from rear of car also ill dig it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoup Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Vehicles first used on or after 1 April 1986 These must be fitted with one side repeater indicator on each side. Instead of a separate lamp, the side repeater might be part of the front direction indicator if it includes a wraparound lens. Lamps incorporating a side repeater are marked either with an 'E' mark in a circle or an 'e' mark in a rectangle above which is a number 5. Some vehicles are fitted with a wraparound lens with no European approval markings. These can be tested by standing approximately 1000mm to the side of the vehicles rear bumper with indicator on. If amber light can be seen coming through the front lens (not a reflection) this is acceptable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pezzler Posted June 24, 2008 Author Share Posted June 24, 2008 very official! cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keener Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 Sorry to hijak thread a bit but can I tint my side repeaters? I've replaced the amber ones with clear (which flash amber of course as they have an amber bulb) but was wondering if I can tint them too. I also want to tint my sidelights, anyone know of the regs or could point me in the direction of where to find the regs? Ta muchly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluecoup Posted June 24, 2008 Share Posted June 24, 2008 (edited) hang on tinted sides should be ok as long as they are E marked, so if they are clear e marked and you dont go mad with the spay and make them black and they still light amber you should be ok tinting the front sidelights is a no as far as i know as these must light white unless its a very light dusting with the spray Obligatory front position lamps Lamps required by Regulations to be fitted to a vehicle to indicate its presence and width when viewed from the front. They must show a steady white light to the front, or a yellow light, if incorporated in a headlamp which emits yellow light. The light must be visible from a reasonable distance. This inspection applies to: all vehicles, except those which either have no front or rear position lamps or have such lamps permanently disconnected, painted over or masked that are . only used during daylight hours, and . not used at times of seriously reduced visibility. If this situation occurs, the vehicle presenter should be issued with a VT32 (advisory notice) recording the above. daylight use only Edited June 24, 2008 by bluecoup updated (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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