Riding without pedal reflectors. OK or not?

[adds21]

I am a cycling instructor so I need to be seen to do the right thing.

I'm a SVR, and I never have, and never will worry about pedal reflectors .

 

[adds21]

Yes i presumed that you would go correctly prepared but someone else could start out legal and arrive home a law breaker.

Just as they could by not having lights, or having flat batterys.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Yes i presumed that you would go correctly prepared but someone else could start out legal and arrive home a law breaker.

Apollo you are becoming so very tedious. You know the score but still seem to want to keep on rehashing the same crap. Do you you want to do, when you want to do it. As an adult it is your right. It is also your right to face the consequences of those actions.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Just as they could by not having lights, or having flat batterys.

Anyone can choose to break which ever law they wish. This is obvious.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

I'm a SVR, and I never have, and never will worry about pedal reflectors .

You mean you are in the Russian Intelligence Service?

 

[adds21]

You mean you are in the Russian Intelligence Service?

Sustrans Volunteer Ranger, but I'd probably get more chicks if I was in the Russian Intelligence Service (Don't tell my wife I said that!).

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Sustrans Volunteer Ranger, but I'd probably get more chicks if I was in the Russian Intelligence Service (Don't tell my wife I said that!).

I used to be one as well. I stopped when I left my voluntary position with Mentro Allan.

 

[apollo179]

Apollo you are becoming so very tedious. You know the score but still seem to want to keep on rehashing the same crap. Do you you want to do, when you want to do it. As an adult it is your right. It is also your right to face the consequences of those actions.

If you do not want to discuss it thats fine - i dont see why you fly of the handle in such an irrational manner though.
I am rather disappointed in you.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

If you do not want to discuss it thats fine - i dont see why you fly of the handle in such an irrational manner though.
I am rather disappointed in you.

What is irrational about thinking that a person who holds a UK driving licence should be aware of road law?

 

[apollo179]

What is irrational about thinking that a person who holds a UK driving licence should be aware of road law?

Nothing - i was just concerned that i had upset you because you are usually such a marvelous level headed debater..

 

[Angelfishsolo]

Nothing - i was just concerned that i had upset you because you are usually such a marvelous level headed debater..

After a while your playground level of debating gets a little tiresome.

 

[gaz]

No. I carry SPD clip ins in my saddlebag.

That is just over the top IMO.

 

[Angelfishsolo]

That is just over the top IMO.

Fair enough.

 

[apollo179]

After a while your playground level of debating gets a little tiresome.

Well whatever it was i said that upset you i hope you will accept my sincerest apologies.

 

[Red Light]

If it's a legal requirement, why do they make it so hard to buy them?

I am trying to get some fro my SPD pedals for when I go France (they LOOOVE reflectors over there!)

Two shops have now told me that pedal reflectors aren't a legal requirement in ANY country, which is plainly not true, several shops have said they don't exist but i have finally found a shop willing to help, although they said they will have to "make" something out of reflective tape.

It's so frustrating!

Making them out of reflective tape won't work if its the legality you are worried about as they won't be certified to the relevant standard. They will therefore be just as illegal as no reflectors.