One stop light on car not working
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Printed Date: 27-April-2024 at 19:46
Topic: One stop light on car not working
Posted By: skanders
Subject: One stop light on car not working
Date Posted: 16-May-2006 at 15:08
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One stop light on my car aint working when the brakes are pressed its not against the law is it and if so will i get 3 points if pulled or is one working ok until i get another bulb.
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Posted By: mick_street
Date Posted: 16-May-2006 at 17:19
| I would doubt you would get points etc for a blown bulb. Might get stopped and told to replace it but that should be all. |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 16-May-2006 at 17:44
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surprisingly, yes, it is against the law to drive a defective vehicle (yes, even down to bulbs) so for goodness sake don't admit if you're stopped by the police that you know that it's blown already otherwise they might decide to issue you with a vehicle rectification notice (get it fixed within so many days or incur a fine) other than just advise you of the fact and suggest you get it fixed asap bulbs by their very nature can blow at any time.... and it was working okay when i left on my journey officer.... ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: Pete330
Date Posted: 16-May-2006 at 20:07
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You will get a producer (5 day ticket) and it will cost you a bulb and for an mot inspector to check car over
So get down the shop and get a bulb now
Plus don`t give the police any reason to stop you as you never know what they might find ------------- Previous: E36 318is coupe, E36 323i coupe, E30 316 saloon, E30 318 saloon, E46 330ci Sport Conv E92 325d M Sport(3.0),With Loads of gadgets Current: 116i Sport F20 |
Posted By: skanders
Date Posted: 17-May-2006 at 06:40
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yeh its ok gents I had a spare bulb lying around shortly after posting and then put it on, job done. I was jus wondering where i stand law wise thanks for the advice. |
Posted By: FloridaBMW
Date Posted: 17-May-2006 at 11:11
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WHEW! Sounds tough. I have been driving with a blown turn signal for a month. What are the cell phone laws? ------------- PLEASE KEEP YOUR SIG PIC SIZE WITHIN FORUM GUIDELINES |
Posted By: stephenperry
Date Posted: 17-May-2006 at 14:18
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no idea about the us, but over here using a hand-held mobile while driving is an endorseable offence carrying 3 points and a fine ------------- 2007 Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCI Titanium X Auto 1983 Ford Sierra XR4i 2000 Alpina B10 3.3 #118 1999 BMW 323Ci 1995 BMW 318i SE 1994 Vauxhall Omega 2.0 GLS 1995 Ford Mondeo 1.8 LX 1990 Honda Concerto 1.6 EX 1986 Ford Orion 1.6 GL 1989 Ford Fiesta 1.1 Firefly |
Posted By: FloridaBMW
Date Posted: 17-May-2006 at 14:37
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Good for you guys! Depending on what city and state there may or may not be a penalty. I for one think we should adopt your code. Might as well include coffee drinking and moms in BIG SUVs in the far left lane. ------------- PLEASE KEEP YOUR SIG PIC SIZE WITHIN FORUM GUIDELINES |
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