Are wheel lights illegal?

[swiftee]

Not sure if this question has already been answered in another thread, couldn't seem to find it when using the forum search, please direct me to that thread if there is an existing one.

 

I bought some wheel lights at 7-11 cause they were cheap and I was bored. I'm referring to LED lights attached to the tire valve covers of the bike so that they form a glowing circle while the bike is in motion.

 

I would like to use them on my bike just for fun, but don't seem to see anyone else using them. Are they illegal? Thanks.

[stanco]

By right, should be no. Anything not OEM considered illegal in Singapore.

 

but I seen people with the LED tyre cap also. Do it the SAF way.

[limbat]

How much did u paid for them ?

[nash823]

shud b $6 bro

[swiftee]

By right, should be no. Anything not OEM considered illegal in Singapore.

 

Huh? Then even aftermarket signal lights also cannot?

 

but I seen people with the LED tyre cap also. Do it the SAF way.

 

Maybe you saw me

 

How much did u paid for them ?

 

Less than $10, think maybe $8 but can't be sure, forgotten already. Anyway, not all the 7-11s are selling them, i've only seen it at the 7-11 near boon keng mrt

[limbat]

thks - i think they are meant for bicycles wheels

[swiftee]

thks - i think they are meant for bicycles wheels

 

dunno... the packaging shows both motorcycle and bicycle. anyway it fits on my motorcycle... if it's really illegal then i'll put it on my bicycle lor

[limbat]

I am sure there is no issue for either to use, may not be illegal besides - it is safe & nice to view as well.

[swiftee]

thanks... ya i agree it looks nice... but all my friends complain it's "ah beng" lol

 

guess i'll use it occasionally and try my luck then... but it's kinda troublesome to have to remove them once you park your bike otherwise some idiots might steal it for their bicycles... luckily it's easy to remove as well

 

anyone knows what's the penalty for unauthorised modification?

[stanco]

Huh? Then even aftermarket signal lights also cannot?

 

 

 

Maybe you saw me

 

are you riding a super4 and happen to study in sim? if both also yes, maybe high chances the one i saw is you.

 

anyway for your tyre light cap... i think it fall under Decorative Lamps.

 

Decorative Lamps

(e.g. Wiper washer LEDs, undercarriage neon lights, vehicle interior neon lights, flashing decorative lights, etc.)

 

Fitting decorative lamps to vehicles are not allowed as they may cause confusion and distraction to other road users.

 

 

 

 

but then, the light pretty dim in daytime. at night, i think tp more interested in speeding and drink riding these type of offence. at most give you a warning? for LTA, i only seen them on the road once (and that is at an accident site) in my 1 year plus of riding life.

Edited April 10, 2009 by stanco
added website link...

[Stardust83]

dunno... the packaging shows both motorcycle and bicycle. anyway it fits on my motorcycle... if it's really illegal then i'll put it on my bicycle lor

 

Maybe fit bicycle also illegal sia...

 

 

Do but don't get caught !

[swiftee]

are you riding a super4 and happen to study in sim? if both also yes, maybe high chances the one i saw is you.

 

Lol then that's not me la, I riding scram.

 

anyway for your tyre light cap... i think it fall under Decorative Lamps.

 

Decorative Lamps

(e.g. Wiper washer LEDs, undercarriage neon lights, vehicle interior neon lights, flashing decorative lights, etc.)

 

Fitting decorative lamps to vehicles are not allowed as they may cause confusion and distraction to other road users.

 

Actually it's true la, when I put the lights on my bike, cars kept following me on the next lane, think they were curious

 

but then, the light pretty dim in daytime. at night, i think tp more interested in speeding and drink riding these type of offence. at most give you a warning? for LTA, i only seen them on the road once (and that is at an accident site) in my 1 year plus of riding life.

 

Really ah, I keep seeing white ghost leh... but they haven't stopped me so far...

 

Maybe fit bicycle also illegal sia...

 

Do but don't get caught !

 

Haha, I think bicycles don't have any laws governing them lor, otherwise how come I see bicycles going up the wrong side of the road and beating traffic light?

[anodise57]

TP can charge you.... Causing distraction to other road users.

Anything other than ur signal and headlights that can mislead other road users are consider illegal.

 

unless you riding Goldwing....... you are safe .......

[Cococokie]

i tink is illegal, any light other than headlight, signal light, and OEM light, is consider illegal.

 

btw the package stated not for road use...

[swiftee]

i see... didn't notice the wording on the package...

 

guess i have to be selective about when i use it... sigh

[arthur_chan]

Haha, I think bicycles don't have any laws governing them lor, otherwise how come I see bicycles going up the wrong side of the road and beating traffic light?

 

they do, just not by tp.

 

anyway dont think wheel lights very easy to spot from front or behind. it shoud be quite safe.