Do u ride with headlights on during daytime ?

[ultimax]

Since 1997, all bikes sold in Singapore are required to be wired such that the lights are switched on automically whenever the bike's started.

[RxzDelux]

Originally posted by ultimax@Nov 6 2004, 11:26 AM

Since 1997, all bikes sold in Singapore are required to be wired such that the lights are switched on automically whenever the bike's started.

But my Honda WAVE can OFF headlight leh?

[Nurul]

Originally posted by ReBornBikeR@Nov 1 2004, 07:51 AM

You ride with your headlight "ON" for your own safety NOT because of TP summon

kekeke...yeah of course for safety lorh...

i dunt wanna be knocked down by a car and me being at fault for not switching on e headlight.

[ultimax]

Originally posted by RxzDelux@Nov 7 2004, 04:00 PM

But my Honda WAVE can OFF headlight leh?

hmm your bike might fail inspection if that's the case?

 

http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onem...ml#MainPar_0009

 

 

Disabling of Automatic headlamp switch-on function on motorcycles

 

 

When motorcycles are in use, their headlamps must be switched on at all times. This is to make the motorcycles more conspicuous to all road users thus enhancing the safety of the motorcyclists.

 

Motorcycles registered in Singapore on or after 1st November 1997 must be equipped with an automatic headlamp switch-on function to comply with the above requirement.

 

Disabling of this function is not allowed.

[stanboy]

so interestin 2 rd of som bikers funni ideas regardin leavin da headlight on...being a driver too,i do hope all riders switch on their headlights as it does make a BIG difference in u being easily visible or takin a driver longer 2 register dat u(biker) is ard them...

[RxzDelux]

Originally posted by ultimax@Nov 7 2004, 04:33 PM

hmm your bike might fail inspection if that's the case?

 

http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onem...ml#MainPar_0009

 

 

Disabling of Automatic headlamp switch-on function on motorcycles

 

 

When motorcycles are in use, their headlamps must be switched on at all times. This is to make the motorcycles more conspicuous to all road users thus enhancing the safety of the motorcyclists.

 

Motorcycles registered in Singapore on or after 1st November 1997 must be equipped with an automatic headlamp switch-on function to comply with the above requirement.

 

Disabling of this function is not allowed.

But then the stock original condition is like dat already? I think should pass la. Never disturb anything.....

[standlee]

Originally posted by RxzDelux@Nov 9 2004, 12:40 PM

But then the stock original condition is like dat already? I think should pass la. Never disturb anything.....

check ur log card, if ur bike is register b4 97', then its ok. otherwise, the prev owner may have changed it.

[xers007]

Haaa .... still remember when i am riding the srad 750 bumble bee .. was going to LAB and kanna stop by TP on the road beside those hardware shops .. the officer ask y never turn on my headlight ... i told him got on and i switch on the ignition and he see the small bulb infront lit on .. and he say "u call this headlight" ... he ask me to on the normal headlight and let me go ... keke heng heng ..

[standlee]

Originally posted by xers007@Nov 12 2004, 11:57 AM

Haaa .... still remember when i am riding the srad 750 bumble bee .. was going to LAB and kanna stop by TP on the road beside those hardware shops .. the officer ask y never turn on my headlight ... i told him got on and i switch on the ignition and he see the small bulb infront lit on .. and he say "u call this headlight" ... he ask me to on the normal headlight and let me go ... keke heng heng ..

ha, tat applies as well. me oso relying on the dim lit headlights to smoke my way thru.. so far so gd..

[Keynes]

I'm surprise to read that there r actually 22 ppl in this poll who do not ride with their headlights on. Considering those who have not read this thread, I'm sure there r more ppl out there not switching on the headlights.

 

Can u tell me what is bordering u?

1) very troublesome to on headlights (no excuse if ur bike is bought after 1997),

2) it can save fuels, rectifiers, batteries etc,

3) it doesn't make any difference anyway, if accident happens, it happens, hdlights no diff.

 

For reason 1, I dare say it is nonsense, it doen't take 1 sec to switch on hdlight. For reason 2, it is baseless, no scientifc proof at all. For reason 3, I challenge u, go hope into a car and drive it n try to c bikes from ur mirror, ask drivers ard u.

 

I'm even more surprise that some riders actually mod their bikes to add on a on/off headlight switch, what r u trying to achieve?

 

Studies have shown (from NTU), experience can tell (from those cars/vans/buses/lorries drivers of this thread), gahment impose it. So what else is not there?

 

Someone from the 22 ppl, pls enlighten me.

[Biker82]

IMO:can recharge my batt bah..Prolong batt life...

[ReBornBikeR]

Originally posted by Keynes@Nov 13 2004, 08:26 PM

I'm surprise to read that there r actually 22 ppl in this poll who do not ride with their headlights on. Considering those who have not read this thread, I'm sure there r more ppl out there not switching on the headlights.

 

Hi, you have not seen everythings, there are many people on the road riding their bikes at night wearing black/dark attires, no rear lights, riding in the middle lane at slower that traffic flow speed

 

But...... only god knows why........ they are still riding and nothing happen

[Biker82]

1 word:HENG!!

[kelvin_luffs]

basically my bike when switched on, headlight comes on too. Who says swtiching on headlights in the day-time isn't useful.

 

It depends on a rider's sense of safety to how he/she wants to utilise the headlights during day time. Swtiching on ur headlights in the morning will enable other road users to betta judge your approachin distance n speed b4 they start to change lane.

 

Crossing a junction, your passing light is also a very useful device for u to utilise to warn other vehicles that u're approaching.

 

The Traffic Police Department have made headlights in the morning compulsory not because they want u to waste ur battery life. Would u rather waste battery life or ur life in braod day-light?

 

And yes, by not swtiching on ur headlights, u're liable for a fine.. like wad GodMachine has done; contributed to the welfare fund.

 

Well, its all up to one's riding habits and how much they conform to law in Singapore. Unless u have tonnes of $$$ to contribute, I suggest we obey the law n ride with ease.

 

[comics00]

y got so many variation? so many stories uh? not all bikes manufacture same. it's according to market/country requirement. not many countries required riders to on the head light during day.

 

just 1 question: bike with head light selector switch will fail inspection meh? like that all these years how ppl get their bikes pass the inspection uh

[burningacid]

Originally posted by Keynes@Nov 13 2004, 08:38 PM

I'm even more surprise that some riders actually mod their bikes to add on a on/off headlight switch, what r u trying to achieve?

 

just curious, when starting the bike (esp. when parked overnite), is it easier to start when the headlight is off? or no difference whether headlight on or off?

[nivleK1985]

yes it's on all e time

[SpeedlimiT]

never on headlight summon is only $30 bucks... guess he wans to show his authority and maybe say thanks to him....

[aStRoBo]

why now bike the light switch cannot on/off already. For mine still can, my fren phantom cannot off liao. Stuck at the ON position. IS it bcos of the inspection that they make it compulsory to be stuck at ON position?

[comics00]

out off all the bikes i had only the kawa vulcan VN800 has no selctor switch, headlight is on all the way.

[nhyone]

After an initial resistance, I finally turned on my headlights in daytime. If it adds just the slightest visibility to me, I'll take it.

 

I usually turn it off when I stop, so there was one time I forgot to turn it on after I pumped petrol. Later I passed by a TP and the way he looked at me, I thought I forgot to put on my helmet! Later I found out it's my headlights.

[ozzarhomb]

hello guys,

yesterday got one lady TP overtook me then slowed down to tell me to on my headlights so i did.

then today i forgot to on again cuz already so bright mah 7 plus to 8am liao. so i was along PIE(TUAS) there after jurong west ave 1 exit then another TP (different guy) stopped me by the road side.

i got myself a SGD 30 fine man. guess i'll have to on all the time when i ride liao. :cry:

[sheep]

Yes, i refuse to donate to the SPF retirement funds.

[guyver]

Originally posted by quick789@Jul 15 2004, 04:33 PM

It is safer to on the light in the day.

At least it makes us more visible

Especially squeezing traffic at expressway and at cross junction.

In fact.... during daytime... I put my headlights on highbeam.... so that drivers can see me while I'm squeezing through...

[w00t]

There was an accident on sunday evening around 7pm near yishun dam, my headlight was blown(EVENING) & the TP look at me and wave at me to move on! lucky!