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I agree, there's nothing worse than following a car when there are bike's that look so unsafe hanging allover the rear end blocking lights, number plates etc ....

We have just started cycling and relised i would need to get a cycle carrier for camping etc ... i didn't like the idea of them hanging allover, so i bought one of these :-

http://www.roofrackshop.co.uk/bike/RideOn_9402_main.jpg

Which comes with its only light board and number plate surround .... ok its a little more expensive but i thought it would save on fines and be hell of a lot safer at the end of the day :)

The only reason is that they haven't met the Policeman who will give them their 3 points & £60 fine for Construction & Use violation.  I do have one!

Steve.

First thing Richard did when we got the bike carrier was make up two boards, and wire both card so that they could be used legally.

Before we set out we always check the lights - even the kids know how to stand at the back and give the thumbs up/down.

Last summer when we went away, our friends  had just had their tow bar fitted, and Richard who was following noticed that one of the indicators wasn't working - so fixed it when we got to site.

I know that it is possible for a bulb/fuse to go at any time, but this is not an excuse for obscuring your lights/number plates with bikes.

When my bike is on the back of my car it doesn't obstruct the number plate , and all rear lights are still visible . It's also very secure ; no movement at all on it .

Last time I had it on , coming through town , sat in traffic , I had a police car at the back of me . Obviously they didn't have a problem with it either as they didn't pull me over

Quote: Originally posted by vaude on 29/3/2009

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How about pulling over ALL the vehicles, including tractors, who are trailing with number plates that bear NO resemblance to the one on the towing vehicle!

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