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Spare Bulb kit abroad
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:49 am
by Dog Tyred
Taking the bike back home this weekend but haven't managed to get a bulb kit yet. Are they strictly necessary for riding in France/Germany ?? or simply a recommendation.
Is it a finable offence ?
Nu2
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:02 pm
by Boxered
I'm not really sure, but I have never carried them in my european trips, but then I've never had to speak to a foreign copper. (note to self, must try harder)
Steve
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:33 pm
by Dog Tyred
Thanks Steve. That's really helpful
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:44 pm
by JamesL
See comment from Brittany Internet:
http://www.brittany-internet.com/Britta ... fault.aspx
Carrying spare bulbs used to be compulsory in France but it looks as if this has been relaxed a smidge. Looks like you may need to carry a first aid kit though (Cotswold do some nice compact ones or I guess you could splash out on the BMW official one if they still do it). And cash to pay all those fines, although I think they'll escort you to a hole in the wall...
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:15 pm
by winger
Greg
Take no notice it's all bollocks,the things you need to worry about, documentation,medical insurance,same for the bike!!!
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:07 pm
by horse27
I don't think it was ever compulsory for bikes ...
Just cars, etc.
Have a good ride, H27.
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:51 am
by madman
Not on bikes, nor are Hi-Vis vests, first aid kits, spare wheels or any other such things.
You must ride with your lights on in France though.
Posted: Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:13 am
by Dog Tyred
Cheers fellas.