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Are DRL's instead of Fog lamps?

I am sorry but the arguments against compulsory anything to do with road safety just dont stand up. If any legislation saves one single life its worth it.
Oh dear. The message seems to have been lost somewhere along the line.

There is very strong evidence that DRL's increase the risk of death or serious injury to road users on two wheels.

But, apparently, if it saves the life of one car driver then it's OK?

Rubbish.
 
I owe my life to a crash helmet. I hope I never have to owe it to a seat belt or air bag.

I do owe my life to a seatbelt but still think DRL's legislation isn't necessary. If people drove properly then they wouldn't be required, if that's not so, how have we managed to date?
 
If people drove properly both car and bike riders there wouldnt be any need for any legislation whatsoever !!
 
Oh dear. The message seems to have been lost somewhere along the line.

There is very strong evidence that DRL's increase the risk of death or serious injury to road users on two wheels.

But, apparently, if it saves the life of one car driver then it's OK?

Rubbish.

I fail to see what possible affect that DRL's can have on motorcycle accident rates !! Particularly as they havent been used in this country until very recently. If your referring to confusion caused by driving with dipped headlights on in daylight. I can understand how that could mask a motorcyclist travelling in front of a car such as a volvo. But led running lights could hardly mask a motorcycle headlight in my view.
 
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Yep, I'm fairly certain I owe my life to a crash helmet too.
I also owe it to decent bike gear, careful riding, not eating mouldy food, and not climbing in the lion enclosure at the zoo. None of which are mandatory.

We all know that motorbike riding is on the list of risky pursuits. Let's manage that risk ourselves eh?

Now if we could pass a law that says DRLs indicate a not so hot driver....
 
I have to smile when I read some of the comments. Seems to me that many would be more than happy to see all legislation relating to road safety be abolished. Do we need road signs. traffic lights, speed limits. Do we even need brakes or lights. If we all drove round at 1 mph we wouldnt need any of them. Come on guys The arguments here are more about laws being passed that make you obliged to obey them than it is to do with any safety aspect. How many of you drive without seat belts ?????
 
I'm all for safety legislation that works - how about a law that says everyone who's had a blameworthy crash has to drive around with a traffic cone glued to their roof* for a year?
That'd be appreciated.

*or crash helmet, us motorcyclists can be **** too.

I got hit by the editing police: the **** is supposed say ****
Oh, not again, what's another word for ****?
damn
 
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I'm all for safety legislation that works - how about a law that says everyone who's had a blameworthy crash has to drive around with a traffic cone glued to their roof* for a year?
That'd be appreciated.

*or crash helmet, us motorcyclists can be **** too.

I got hit by the editing police: the **** is supposed say ****
Oh, not again, what's another word for ****?
damn

Try ****
 
we are lucky really. If my info is correct. If you have an accident in saudi arabia you equally to blame on the basis "If you werent in that place. there wouldnt have been an accident. Arab Logic ??????
 
I'm all for safety legislation that works - how about a law that says everyone who's had a blameworthy crash has to drive around with a traffic cone glued to their roof* for a year?
That'd be appreciated.

*or crash helmet, us motorcyclists can be **** too.

I got hit by the editing police: the **** is supposed say ****
Oh, not again, what's another word for ****?
damn

Try substituting " Berkley Hunt" or "Paper Hat" Good old rhyming slang LOL
 
we are lucky really. If my info is correct. If you have an accident in saudi arabia you equally to blame on the basis "If you werent in that place. there wouldnt have been an accident. Arab Logic ??????


Well... I must say THAT is true isn't it? :crazy:

I don't agree with the legality of the outcome - but the logic is there.

I like the idea of an OWN FAULT CLAIM = BIG RED CONE ON ROOF :rock:

But I don't think anyone should get heated - it won't be long b4 you sit in your, scan your fingerprints and eyeball for authentication (despite having fob to open door), car uploads data to "Gov.ANYWHERE GLOBALLY" via GOV*.* satellite system. You then get to upload your intended journey details. System does data check to ensure you are insured, you have not used up all your personal fuel allocation, that you will not violate any legally prescribed endorsements (such as being within 2miles of a certain person).... that the path you intend to take is eco friendly and that your additin to the road will not cause further delays for others, that any passengers you have or intend to have are declared and the car does not weigh more than it should for the people in occupancy (or the car grasses you up), that you could not have car shared with others, or taken (*ahem* any public transport left), that you have a valid credit card on file and it will be used to pay for any or all fines that may be incurred during the journey.

Oh and if teh GOV.* decides any or all vehicle should be pulled over for any reason the GOV. sees fit, the sat comms will cease and the car will pull to the side of the road and you will await further instruction.

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