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Amber flashing light on public roads
Spannerman:
Hi all
I'm new to the world of unimogs and agricultureal vehicles. My query is does any one know the rules about needing an amber flashing light when driving on public roads?
You see many normal farm tractors with them. Do unimogs only need them when "working"?
This may seem a silly question I could have googled but nice to chat n share with other people.
Have a good Cheers.
Craig:
The way I read it is a tractor not capable of 25mph only has to use one, on a unrestricted dual carriageway, by that I would say a unimog wont need one.
Personally I would still use one, the traffic could still have a 30mph speed difference even when traveling at 40 in unimog.
With most tractors unless I was in a built up area I would think about putting the beacon on, hoping to warn people some thing a bit larger than a car is coming, and as you say when working.
njc110381:
Is it ok to just stick a light on a vehicle these days? Apparently my dad reckons you used to have to have some sort of permit for them? Sounds a little daft to me! ???
Craig:
No permit needed, the is some specs for fitting them, min height off ground and 360* visible (can be more than 1 lamp to get that), speed of flash rate, problely more as well.
A lot of time people using them when not needed, reduces the effect ness as you get used to seeing them and tend to ignore them.
Spannerman:
thanks craig, that's helpful.
As I am looking for an old 411 model and seemingly they are known for being pretty pedestrian in the road speed department I thought I'd need a flashing light. might be a good idea to use one, especially in dark winter months.
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