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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101   
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volvos have had DRL's for decades. i think nthey re a good idea but some of those led on citreons and auds are a bit much
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3rd Feb 2011 4:15pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17470  
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Ironic then that the UK made this a legal requirement some years ago and was then order to revoke the requirement since it was considered to be illegal under European law!
If I recall correctly there is some evidence to show that in countries where cars are required to have DRLs more motorcyclists die in accidents. What a farce! It woudl be funny if it didn't cost us so much to pay for these moron lawmakers. |
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3rd Feb 2011 4:30pm |
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| markb110 Member Since: 22 May 2010 Location: Guildford Posts: 2645 
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My current works car is a 60 plate Audi A3 and as the LED DRL's but they only work when and if I remember to swich them on!!!!
Kinda makes a mockery of it if you can switch them off 
Another year another Euro law - please wake me up when sanity returns to the world Mark |
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3rd Feb 2011 5:08pm |
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| ken Member Since: 18 Aug 2009 Location: Banging Birds with my bitches !! Posts: 4328
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Mark from Monday you wont be able to with new productions up till now they have been a style feature
Oh BTW is it true what JC sez about Audi drivers  (Dont worry company ride X1-3-5-6 so I cant talk  ) |
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3rd Feb 2011 5:16pm |
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| T1G UP Member Since: 08 Dec 2009 Location: Bath Posts: 3101
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i don't mind the bmw rings on the 3 / 5 series etc
those audi leds suck |
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3rd Feb 2011 7:57pm |
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| spudfan Member Since: 10 Sep 2007 Location: Co Donegal Posts: 4722 
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My work van has Day Time Running Lights. On a sunny day if you look at the vehicle head on the lights obscure the indicators they are that bright. Bit difficult when you are in the middle of the road stationary trying to turn right. 1982 88" 2.25 diesel
1992 110 200tdi csw -Zikali 2008 110 2.4 tdci csw-Zulu 2011 110 2.4 tdci csw-Masai |
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3rd Feb 2011 8:29pm |
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| bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189 
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i' a fan of DLRs. save me down dark shady country lanes a few times. especially when driving my old green Saab or in my previous Coniston green 90. they were perfectly camouflaged,
i'm in the habit of always putting my dips on in the 90 and with the switch covering the key i don't forget to switch them off. still thiking about the DRL LED side lights. BM52 |
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3rd Feb 2011 8:54pm |
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| mse Member Since: 06 Apr 2008 Location: UK Posts: 5038 
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I would be tempted to remove them
Last time i checked...i saw the cars this morning. Why not make everyone where hi-vis jackets when walking so we see them too Mike |
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3rd Feb 2011 10:42pm |
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| Grockle Member Since: 24 Nov 2008 Location: Peak District National Park Posts: 2266 
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I keep a torch at hand all the time
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1968 1/32 scale Britains 109 Pick up. |
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4th Feb 2011 10:23am |
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| bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189
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BM52 |
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4th Feb 2011 10:43am |
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| noworries4x4 Member Since: 24 Dec 2010 Location: Newton Abbot Devon Posts: 1195
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Dont worry no doubt we will be like the French soon and have to have hi Vis in every car aswel !!! If everything is under control you are not going fast enough. Every Day 16 MY Discovery 4 Commercial Workshop and Escort Vehicle Weekends 07MY L322 TDV8 Vogue SE Series 1 80" 3ltr 6cyl with overdrive No Worries 4X4 |
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4th Feb 2011 3:19pm |
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| Merlin Member Since: 30 Oct 2010 Location: Newmarket Posts: 981
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I’ve used them since the early 70s. They make pedestrians aware of you far more than they should. Also cars have more respect, my theory is that you seem bigger or nearer. At least they will help us to see those silly
 who don’t put their lights on when it’s dark.
Merlin |
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4th Feb 2011 5:05pm |
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| chiefstoker Member Since: 11 Oct 2010 Location: Weston-super-Mud Posts: 897 
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I'm not a fan of compulsory daytime lighting, being a motorcyclist you need all the help you can get being made visible, so if every other car is driving around with its lights on motorcyclists (with their lights on) are less likely to be noticed
And, it is akin to the hi-viz vest thing, so everyone will have to be made to wear one as a pedestrian incase they bump into one another - by all means its your choice to do as you please with regard to lights/vests but no-one should be forced, the worlds gone mad i tell thee! I'm glad I dont work in a Health and Safety gone mad environment, and I say what I want when I want grrrrrrr......  2005 TD5 90 Hard Top
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5th Feb 2011 6:31pm |
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| bm52 Member Since: 04 Apr 2010 Location: Kent Posts: 2189
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Know what you mean. I like DRLs but that's my view, each to their own, but i see your point of view, there again i have never been a motorcyclist and i may not appreciate what you say but everyone who has a licence should drive with care and attention and defensively. most seem to drive relying on the vehicle technology and braking etc to keep them on the road. perhaps we should start a Grumpy Old Man LR Club Forum!  BM52 |
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5th Feb 2011 10:31pm |
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