Swize Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Police officer: How old are you? Me: 15... Police officer: You should be on the road then! Me: Is this bike road legal? Police officer: erm...no... Me: Also, bikes that have 20" wheels and below should not be ridden on the roads Police officer: oh... seemed the best place to post that... Can they not take the bike off you then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deanie-b Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 I'd of thought that they'd take your bike and sling it in the back of their filth-mobile, Whether it's a stock or a mod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 if i ride basildon town centre again there going to confiscate my bike guess untill i pay a fee? meh i dont know Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trials Boy Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 ...but it's illigal to ride on the road without a seat. Without a seat? Never heard that one, i thought it was without a helmet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simpson Posted January 27, 2006 Report Share Posted January 27, 2006 Without a seat? Never heard that one, i thought it was without a helmet? Part of the high way code, ill go have a look45.a cycle helmet which conforms to current regulations appropriate clothes for cycling. Avoid clothes which may get tangled in the chain, or in a wheel or may obscure your lights light-coloured or fluorescent clothing which helps other road users to see you in daylight and poor light 46: At night your cycle MUST have front and rear lights lit. It MUST also be fitted with a red rear reflector (and amber pedal reflectors, if manufactured after 1/10/85). White front reflectors and spoke reflectors will also help you to be seen. 54: You MUST NOT cycle on a pavement. Do not leave your cycle where it would endanger or obstruct road users or pedestrians, for example, lying on the pavement. Use cycle parking facilities where provided. Bike maintanenceyou choose the right size of cycle for comfort and safety lights and reflectors are kept clean and in good working order tyres are in good condition and inflated to the pressure shown on the tyre (MONTY TIRE PRESSURES )gears are working correctly the chain is properly adjusted and oiled the saddle and handlebars are adjusted to the correct height. ensure your brakes are efficient at night, use lit front and rear lights and have an efficient red rear reflector. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Street Lee Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 (edited) So that's not statutory, just advisory seeing as it's under the same heading as keeping your chain oiled.Sorry son, I'm gonna have to arrest you, that chain is slightly dry therefore not conforming to the bike maintenance section of the Highway Code. Anything you do say...Can't see it happening to be fair EDIT: 45.a cycle helmet which conforms to current regulations appropriate clothes for cycling. Avoid clothes which may get tangled in the chain, or in a wheel or may obscure your lightsSo they could bust you for wearing baggy jeans? Shocking... Edited January 28, 2006 by Street Lee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BI-KING Posted January 28, 2006 Report Share Posted January 28, 2006 So that's not statutory, just advisory seeing as it's under the same heading as keeping your chain oiled.Sorry son, I'm gonna have to arrest you, that chain is slightly dry therefore not conforming to the bike maintenance section of the Highway Code. Anything you do say...Can't see it happening to be fair EDIT: 45.a cycle helmet which conforms to current regulations appropriate clothes for cycling. Avoid clothes which may get tangled in the chain, or in a wheel or may obscure your lightsSo they could bust you for wearing baggy jeans? Shocking...Made me laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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