Hi All,
i'm looking for some clarification and if there is anyone else out there that uses any of the various different makes of "roadside warning beacons" on the market; in the event of a roadside emergency or breakdown. I understand and am compliant with the "The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989". This only relates to lights, reflectors and beacons FITTED to vehicles. What about the use of warning beacons that you place alongside / front / or rear of a vehicle. It makes sense to have flashing red beacons to the rear of the vehicle and if necessary, a signature beacon of the appropriate colour (ie: first aid GREEN
) etc. Is it not the point of having such a device to attract attention with the intent of a warning or hazard! If you only use the standard hazard lamps fitted to vehicles, is this enough? Having a different colour warning beacon this would certainly be seen and get noticed more than the standard amber ones. It has also been noted that to see red or blue flashing lights would cause approaching drivers to slow down. This can be seen by some to be dangerous and yes i would agree if they slow down to look, but not if it's to slow down for a hazard! If drivers were a bit more aware and courteous there would be far less accidents on the roads today.
Breakdown and recovery drivers are petitioning to have the use of flashing red lights fitted to their vehicles and I for one totally agree, it should be fitted as standard to this type of vehicle. When was the last time you passed a police or traffic officer vehicle that was stopped on the side of the carriageway with it's rear red flashing lights on. How much more noticeable were they? Anyway drifting from my intended post. "the use of various different coloured beacons" at the roadside (not fitted to your vehicle). Implications / legality of safety is the long arm of the law going to take a dim view for the sake of someones safety.
i'm looking for some clarification and if there is anyone else out there that uses any of the various different makes of "roadside warning beacons" on the market; in the event of a roadside emergency or breakdown. I understand and am compliant with the "The Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations 1989". This only relates to lights, reflectors and beacons FITTED to vehicles. What about the use of warning beacons that you place alongside / front / or rear of a vehicle. It makes sense to have flashing red beacons to the rear of the vehicle and if necessary, a signature beacon of the appropriate colour (ie: first aid GREEN
) etc. Is it not the point of having such a device to attract attention with the intent of a warning or hazard! If you only use the standard hazard lamps fitted to vehicles, is this enough? Having a different colour warning beacon this would certainly be seen and get noticed more than the standard amber ones. It has also been noted that to see red or blue flashing lights would cause approaching drivers to slow down. This can be seen by some to be dangerous and yes i would agree if they slow down to look, but not if it's to slow down for a hazard! If drivers were a bit more aware and courteous there would be far less accidents on the roads today.Breakdown and recovery drivers are petitioning to have the use of flashing red lights fitted to their vehicles and I for one totally agree, it should be fitted as standard to this type of vehicle. When was the last time you passed a police or traffic officer vehicle that was stopped on the side of the carriageway with it's rear red flashing lights on. How much more noticeable were they? Anyway drifting from my intended post. "the use of various different coloured beacons" at the roadside (not fitted to your vehicle). Implications / legality of safety is the long arm of the law going to take a dim view for the sake of someones safety.
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