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batrarobin on 31/10/2017 - 14:31 zapals.com (518 clicks)
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Can you show the regulation from one state/territory? Also, note that they're for bicycles.
That said, even if you put them on your car or motorcycle, if the light can't be seen front or back, and they aren't amber, blue, or red, then what's the issue?
Also, note that they're for bicycles.
Doesn't state that in the title or description
on zapals site:
Category: Home - Sports & Outdoors - Cycling- Bicycle Accessories - Bicycle Lights
Description: "This 2 Pieces LED Flash Tyre Wheel Valve Cap Lights are the best gifts for those cycling enthusiasts as the lights will spicing up their riding and add more fun!"
obviously you didn't read my comment about the deal post above.
the OP's post does not mention bicycles. edit: (until you changed it)
You're limited by colour choices. Any auxiliary lights you add must be yellow (anywhere), white (facing forward only), or red (facing rearward only).
NSW Rules:
https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2006L01433Australian Design rules 45/01:
45.2.2. The colour of the light emitted shall be within the limits of the co-ordinates prescribed in clause 45.2.2.1 for the colour in question.45.2.2.1. Colours of Lamps: Trichromatic Co-ordinates
Red:
limit towards yellow: y < 0.335
limit towards purple: z < 0.008White:
limit towards blue: x > 0.310
limit towards yellow: x < 0.500
limit towards green: y < 0.150 + 0.640x
y < 0.440
limit towards purple: y > 0.050 + 0.750x
limit towards red: y > 0.382Amber:
limit towards yellow: y < 0.429
limit towards red: y > 0.398
limit towards white: z < 0.00745.2.2.2. For verifying the limits above, a source of light at a colour temperature of 2,856 K (illuminant A of the International Commission on Illumination (CIE)), in combination with appropriate filters, may be used.
FYI I ride bikes with a policeman friend :)
You cherry picked part of that legislation. It doesn't apply to bicycles..
Here is the applicability list from the link..
Moped 2 wheels
LA
L1
N/AMoped 3 wheels
LB
L2
1 Mar 1992
/00
Motor cycle
LC
L3
1 Mar 1992
Nil
Motor cycle and sidecar
LD
L4
1 Mar 1992
Nil
Motor tricycle
LE
L5
1 Mar 1992
/00
Passenger car
MA
M1
1 Jan 1992
/00
Forward-control passenger vehicle
MB
M1
1 Jan 1992
/00
Off-road passenger vehicle
MC
M1
1 Jan 1992
/00
Light omnibus
MD
M2
1 July 1992
/00
Heavy omnibus
ME
M3
1 July 1992
/00
Light goods vehicle
NA
N1
1 July 1992
/00
Medium goods vehicle
NB
N2
1 July 1992
/00
Heavy goods vehicle
NC
N3
1 July 1992
/00
Very light trailer
TA
O1
1 July 1992
/00
Light trailer
TB
O2
1 July 1992
/00
Medium trailer
TC
O3
1 July 1992
/00
Heavy trailer
pretty sure these sort of comments are a pain in ass.
Perfectly legal to use on your bicycle in any state in Australia.
NOT legal to use on motor vehicles.
I've had flashing red and blue lights on the back of my bicycle in Brisbane for well over a year, doing 150 km/week.
Have been pulled up by police a few times who were ignorant of the law (or just have contempt for the law).Have been pulled up by police a few times who were ignorant of the law (or just have contempt for the law).
With what practical result?
I had to educate the police on the letter of the law.
Most police get their law training at the Police Academy.
You'd know what that's like if you've seen the movie.
doing 150 km/week
pulled up by policeDid the police pull you up for riding too slowly? 150km/week = 0.89km/h That's slower than the walking speed of a senior person :-)
Why do you assume he was cycling 24/7?
I assumed he cycled for an hour in Brisbane CBD, travelled 890 metres, blocked traffic and got pulled over by police.
Why do you assume the unit of speed measurement reflected the actual time interval travelled?
km/week is a speed unit like km/h, doesn't mean he was running 24/7 lol.
How did you assume 0.89km/h in the first place then…
I did not assume 0.89km/h. Phoebus wrote it.
doing 150 km/week
lol
about 30 km each week day on my commute. Plus a fairly regular weekend ride of about 50 km.
I thought it was only red and blue that were illegal.
What's the law on other colours?
Any lights on the car that aren't factory fitted/necessary for driving are illegal as they distract other drivers.
So replacing parking lights with non-white (or red or blue) lamps is illegal?
@jamver: Very much so. The colours are standardised throughout the world and have a specific meaning. Changing them can cause confusion and lead to accidents.
Look! A car with pink park lights. Better run into it immediately.
For a motor vehicle you can have ONLY white on front, red on back, amber for indicators.
There are some variations/exceptions for heavy vehicles.For bicycles,
white on front (steady or flashing),
red on back (steady or flashing),
plus a red reflector on the back are required.
In addition to that you can have any number and color of lights you want.
"NOT legal to use on motor vehicles" If they are not legal to use on motor vehicles in NSW they are not legal to use on bicycles. Even according to Bicycles NSW "Under NSW Road Rules a bicycle is considered a vehicle." https://bicyclensw.org.au/info/rider-essentials/rules/
that's just pr fluff. A bicycle certainly is not considered a vehicle for many road and vehicle rules.
show us the legislation.Road Rules 2014
Current version for 1 September 2017 to date (accessed 31 October 2017 at 15:16)
Part 2 Division 2 Rule 15
15 What is a vehicleA vehicle includes: (a) a motor vehicle, trailer and tram, and (b) a bicycle, and (c) an animal-drawn vehicle, and an animal that is being ridden or drawing a vehicle, and (d) a combination, and (e) a motorised wheelchair that can travel at over 10 kilometres per hour (on level ground), but does not include another kind of wheelchair, a train, or a wheeled recreational device or wheeled toy.A bicycle certainly is not considered a vehicle
absolutely, 100% false. bicycle are vehicles per NSW RMS Road Rules.
not legal to use on motor vehicles
a bicycle is considered a vehicle
Exactly. It's a vehicle, not a motor vehicle. Big difference.
Regardless a bicycle is a vehicle on the road and has to conform to all road rules
@coin saver:
Cyclists need only obey the road rules that apply to bicycles.
There's dozens of exceptions.
Bicycles are certainly not considered vehicles under all road/vehicle legislation.
Dozens of exceptions.
Only bicycles can overtake on the left
Only bicycles can turn left without indicating.
Only bicycles can ride on the footpath (in most states)
Vehicles, must display a number plate front and back,
Vehicles must have indicators, stop lights, plate lights.
Vehicles must be registered.
Driver of a MOTOR vehicle are required to submit to a random breath test (not bicycle riders… in QLD at least)
@Phoebus: In the ACT the law actually says you're not allowed to drink and ride a bicycle, a horse, or even a sheep. As if anyone would be riding a sheep sober
@Meconium:
Same in QLD of course.
However Police have the power to "require" a breath sample from a motorist.
In the case of a cyclist they need to get a court order to "require" a breath sample.Only bicycles can overtake on the left
Not when a vehicle is turning left… But somehow wearing lycra makes them forget this rule.
Do you happen to ride along Logan road?
yes, that's the usual commute.
Ah seen you a few times on my drive home :)
How do you select the colour on Zapals, their picture shows green LED's but website link says blue
https://www.zapals.com/2-pieces-blue-led-flash-tyre-wheel-va…
and the order doesn't even state a colour- could end up with one pink one green
Cheap but meh. Don't wanna attract more attention.
Bling factor? Sic bro.
Not available for Presta valves. No deal!
surely you can get a Presta adapter for ~$1
Just kidding. Ordered already.
Not available for Dunlop valves. No deal!
Actually, it implies that it is:
Note
Dunlop valve and Schrader valve are applicable, but bot the Presta Valve, please note.
Damn it, already ordered. hmm. adapter would cost more than the lights…
…most useless thing ever?
29c then changed to USD and paypal converts to 28c. What other trickery am I missing (for next time) ?
Aww, you lot haven't actually looked at laws for aftermarket lights on motor vehicles right? It varies between states - some say it is okay as long as not flashing or same colour as emergency services. Also need to claim it's for safety…
It's prohibited!!
pretty sure these would be illegal to use in most states.