gaz
Cycle Camera TV
I found something that might interest you whilst doing some reading on the subject in general.That's your opinion, it seems that those making, selling and using "Dutch" bikes have a different opinion(s) and find them less than essential. It's IMHO a dangerous route to follow to think that "illegal=dangerous, therefore* Legal=safe"
*( Why can I never find the symbol for therefore?)
On this page near the bottom, under the heading International Requirements.
Would it be possible to argue an imported bike falls under this? Maybe not.. but worth knowing about.