| Information |
Method
of Inspection |
Reason
for rejection |
This
inspection applies to: all machines except those which either
have no front or rear position lamps or have such lamps permanently
disconnected, painted over or masked that are:
. only used during daylight hours, and
. not used at times of seriously reduced visibility
If this situation occurs the machine presenter should be issued
with an advisory notice recording the above and it should also
be recorded on the carbon copy of the VT20.
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1.
Operate the direction indicators on each side in turn and check
the colour, flashing rate and intensity, (see information column),Check
that the illumination of the indicators is not affected by the
operation of any other lamp. (see information column)
2. Whilst operating the indicators see that the operation of
each front indicator is readily visible from the riding position
or that the 'tell tale' is operating correctly.
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1.
A direction indicator a. missing or obscured.
b. showing a light other than AMBER (see information column).
c. not working or not flashing at 60 to 120 flashes per minute,
or which is affected by the operation of another lamp. (see
information column).
2. The operation of the indicators is not visible from the riding
position and there is no 'tell tale' fitted. Where a 'tell tale'
is fitted it does not function or operate correctly, (see information
column).
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| Exemptions |
If
direction indicators are fitted they must meet the requirements
of this inspection, but need not be fitted to a machine which:
. cannot exceed 30mph / 50kph, or
. was first used before 1 August 1986, or
. 'off road' machines which are designed
to carry only the rider.
. 'off road' machines with side car designed to carry the rider
and one passenger in the side car.
off road machines are constructed or adapted primarily for use
off roads (whether by reason of its tyres, suspension, ground
clearance or otherwise).
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3.
Check the condition and security of each direction indicator
4. Check the condition and operation of the switch.
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3.
a. A indicator lamp missing or so damaged or deteriorated that
its function is impaired.
b. An insecure direction indicator
4. A faulty or insecure switch or one which does not operate
the direction indicators on the side of the machine selected.
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| Statutory
indicators |
The
precise position and angle of visibility of direction indicators
are not part of this inspection, but they must be on each side
of the longitudinal axis of a solo machine. If a side car is
attached, the indicators must be on opposite sides of the combination.Motorcycles
first used before 1 September 1965 may be fitted with direction
indicators showing a WHITE light to the front and a RED light
to the rear.
On motorcycles without a battery or with an insufficiently charged
battery, it will be necessary to run the engine. The 'tell tale'
may be audible, visual or both.
Amber lamps located within the indicator lamp must not adversely
affect the operation of the indicator i.e. the indicator must
go on and off to function not dim and bright.
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| Issue
Date:July 2001 |
