Mod Law

[_MRR33]

Hey!

I was just making sure I have understood this correctly.

109 Turn signals

A turn signal must — 104

(a) consist of a steady or flashing illuminated yellow sign at least 15cm long and 25mm wide that—

(i) when in operation—is kept horizontal; and

(ii) when not in operation—is kept in a position so it is unlikely that the driver of another vehicle or anyone else would regard it as a signal; and

(b) be fitted to the side of the vehicle at least 50cm and not over 2.1m above ground level, in a position so at the driver of the vehicle, from the normal driving position, can see whether the signal is in operation; and

© be able to be operated by the driver from the normal driving position; and (d) when in operation, be visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle at a distance of 30m.

So, in between the red arrows in the picture I have posted above, the gap can be no longer then 50CM right?

Sorry about the questions guys, just want to make sure before I have to take it to the PITS.

[shoebox]

"(b) be fitted to the side of the vehicle at least 50cm and not over 2.1m above ground level, in a position so at the driver of the vehicle, from the normal driving position, can see whether the signal is in operation; and"

By "the side of the vehicle", i would assume that it's referring to the one i circled in yellow instead; at least 50cm from the ground level, and less than 2.1m from the ground level. (i.e. measured vertically, as seen by yellow arrow).

The one with the red arrow is applicable only to clause "d", because it's fitted to the front of the vehicle, and not the side?

[_MRR33]

Yeah, you would be right there! I've been up since 7:30am been busy all day and it's after 2:30am now ..lol I need sleep

So, what would the law be on the front indicators?

[_MRR33]

So, by law the front indicators only have to be visable from a distance of 30m? Correct? *shrugs*

Edited November 25, 2006 by R33MidnightRacer

[shoebox]

I would say it's:

"(d) when in operation, be visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle at a distance of 30m."

Try standing in front of the vehicle 30m away and see if you can spot your indicator when it's on.

Go to bed already! Weekends are meant for catching up on sleep!

[_MRR33]

It's not hard to see from 30m away. I shouldn't have to change anything to it then, via law.

The police that defected me, said they were too close together and too small.

I know they can be seen from 30m away. Hopefully I don't have to change anything on them.

[_MRR33]

Go to bed already! Weekends are meant for catching up on sleep!

lol

I so wanted to sleep, relax and maybe have a couple of drinks ..but dammm! I've just been working on the car all morning I am stuffed ..but yeah just want to sort of this one indicator defect cause all the rest have been fixed now.

Grr ..don't you just hate cops sometimes? Esp, when they swear and you when your being nice.

[shoebox]

They probably defected you on clause "a":

"(a) consist of a steady or flashing illuminated yellow sign at least 15cm long and 25mm wide that—"

Your front ones are really small! Probably time to take out a ruler and start measuring.

*damn* i don't know if mine is even 15cm long! Who has 15cm long indicators anyway??

Or is it 15mm and a typo?

Ah... cops. I hate the coppers here. It's amazing how many idiots form the rank and file in the armed forces anywhere in the world.

[_MRR33]

They probably defected you on clause "a":

"(a) consist of a steady or flashing illuminated yellow sign at least 15cm long and 25mm wide that—"

Your front ones are really small! Probably time to take out a ruler and start measuring.

*damn* i don't know if mine is even 15cm long! Who has 15cm long indicators anyway??

Or is it 15mm and a typo?

Ah... cops. I hate the coppers here. It's amazing how many idiots form the rank and file in the armed forces anywhere in the world.

Yeah, they just told me they were too close together, he did mumble something under his breath about them being too small though.

15CM Long? Must be a typo!

I'm in Brisbane too (If that's where you are).

Thanks heaps for your help James

[shoebox]

Yea, i'm in brisbane too. Anytime, Aron ^_^

[_MRR33]

I just went and looked at my indicators ..they may just pass for size.

When they measure it, it would be from the edge of the indacators?

[shoebox]

I just went and looked at my indicators ..they may just pass for size.

When they measure it, it would be from the edge of the indacators?

Yea.. i would think so..? 15mm long and 25mm wide seems like from the side and not from the center.

[_MRR33]

Yeah, I think you are 100% correct.

"(a) consist of a steady or flashing illuminated yellow sign at least 15cm long and 25mm wide that-"

Just says how long and wide they can be, so I think you are right there too.

Ahh well, I should be right when I take it to the PITS then

[r_speedfreak_r]

haha my front indicator is a vt side blinker fitted to the very bottom of my front bar. Its about as far off the ground as min ride height haha. Aw well its not like they cops would have trouble finding defects even if the indicators were legal.

[mad082]

it couldn't be 15mm. that is way to small (about the size of the average mans thumb nail).

but 15cm does sound a bit big.... for an indicator anyway....