daytime running lights failed, is it legal ???????

minty · Sep 28th, 2006, 21:54

Hi, Please can anyone help me. my side lights have failed !!!, is it legal to drive at night with just the head lights. Sorry if this is a dumb question but i know you clever people will be able to help me.....Please, thanks Knight

Sep 29th, 2006, 01:46

It is illegal to drive with just the sidelights on at any time, which are there only for "parking lights". The headlight is so much more powerful than the sidelight that with no sidelight bulbs illuminated I would be amazed if it made any difference to the beam if the DIPPED headlights are illuminated.

Pete

Ambiesda · Sep 30th, 2006, 19:06

"Hi, Please can anyone help me. my side lights have failed !!!, is it legal to drive at night with just the head lights. Sorry if this is a dumb question but i know you clever people will be able to help me.....Please, thanks Knight"

The rules of "Construction and Use of Vehicles and Equipment" basically state that if it is fitted to your car, then it/they must work.
Your sidelights therefore must work, or you are committing an offence under CaU if you drive on the highway.

Further reading, Road Traffic Act, Construction and Use of Vehicles and Equipment section 41 (2) h, and section 42 (1) b.

Regards

Malky

Sep 28th, 2006, 21:54	#1
minty Trader Last Online: Feb 29th, 2024 19:13 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Derby County FC View Photos By: minty	daytime running lights failed, is it legal ??????? Hi, Please can anyone help me. my side lights have failed !!!, is it legal to drive at night with just the head lights. Sorry if this is a dumb question but i know you clever people will be able to help me.....Please, thanks Knight

Sep 29th, 2006, 01:46	#2
peteS40 Guest Location:	It is illegal to drive with just the sidelights on at any time, which are there only for "parking lights". The headlight is so much more powerful than the sidelight that with no sidelight bulbs illuminated I would be amazed if it made any difference to the beam if the DIPPED headlights are illuminated. Pete

Sep 30th, 2006, 19:06	#3
Ambiesda Junior Member Last Online: Feb 18th, 2023 16:06 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Aberdeenshire	"Hi, Please can anyone help me. my side lights have failed !!!, is it legal to drive at night with just the head lights. Sorry if this is a dumb question but i know you clever people will be able to help me.....Please, thanks Knight" The rules of "Construction and Use of Vehicles and Equipment" basically state that if it is fitted to your car, then it/they must work. Your sidelights therefore must work, or you are committing an offence under CaU if you drive on the highway. Further reading, Road Traffic Act, Construction and Use of Vehicles and Equipment section 41 (2) h, and section 42 (1) b. Regards Malky

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