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**AnuragAshok** · 05-10-2010, 01:45 PM

Great Initiative folks. It will save many lives and prevent even many more accidents.

Originally posted by Hey Ram View Post

By default, the lights are always on in my Bike..
no switch to put it off is provided..
But come across loads of guys on the roads who remind me to switch the headlight off.
some people on signals in fact pester n remind u also
so have to tell them, this is the way i want it to be

That is the whole idea and the fact that loads of people point out that the lights are on goes on to prove that it is immediately noticed!

**csajal** · 05-10-2010, 01:47 PM

A very good initiative I would say. Atleast once this becomes a rule and is applied all over India, then people "Might" get educated about the Benefits of having the Head Lights on during Day light (at least the parking lamps on to say the least) and stop reminding you - "Boss tere bike ki head light jal rahi hai!!" Sometimes I really do feel to first show them my thumbs up for being so caring... and then the birdee for being such a dum and then driving big cars!!

Indian manufactueres (who are slowly shifting to DC electricals on their bikes) should really think about hardwiring atleast the parking lamp to ignition so that the parking lamp should always remain on when the bike is on.

**sakthi_nj** · 05-10-2010, 03:15 PM

Originally posted by sheelpriye View Post

in some Scandinavian countries where the weather is usually dark and gloomy, for better visibility the car/motorcycles had their beams on in 'low beam' mode,
I stick to low beam

Considering the weather conditions it has to be mandatory in those northern countries, but it won't make much sense in indian traffic except in high ways. First we indians have to atleast obey traffic signals. In bangalore, esspecially in outer ring roads in morning, I was forced by many cabs to jump the signal. I use to stare at them by pointing my fingers towards the traffic red light. Those morons go reverse to switch the lane and jumps the signals to jam with the oncoming vehicles. 5 mins waste to clear that traffic jam. Until these drivers exists in india, whatever the rule we implement wont make sense.
Infact I am very much confortable with Highway riding than city commuting.
Atleast we bikers should stop these signal jumps by blocking the cabs.

Originally posted by roshan3440 View Post

Usually on the highway I keep my headlight on ( Low beam ) ...There are advantages like the opp side drivers are alerted,village people notice you coming from a distance even though few care to stop until they are half way there

and when you are riding in groups, it helps me to locate the fellow rider from a distance and same applies for the rider in front during day ..... But I keep coming across people who would tell you that the light is on

... including the traffic police themselves

I too always switch my low beam in highways. Except few trucks, all the vehicles follow my indications and won't neglect it as just a 2-wheeler.

Is there any rule in current to fine the vehicles with low beam in daylight?

**akshit** · 05-10-2010, 07:53 PM

seen this in Canada... i also prefer it... bt seems odd when ppl point u out that ur light is on..

**dineshsamtani** · 05-10-2010, 08:13 PM

Originally posted by Samarth 619 View Post

Yes Aryan bro. Manufacturers should also support this initiative, but it should be on AC Source, not DC obviously.

Guys, I have decided that I'll keep low beam on, from now on.
Who else is joining me? Get ready for "light on hai bhaiya" comments, on every corner!

+1 i'm in for it.

**Samarth 619** · 05-11-2010, 01:17 AM

Originally posted by dineshsamtani View Post

+1 i'm in for it.

Today I went for a Ajmer to Jaipur Intercity Tour, with headlights on... A Truck driver's assistant popped out and pointed out that the lights are on. (by making "twinkling stars" hand gesture).

I made gesture as if saying "yes, I know" and he understood it, but his face was like "ye pagal ho gaya kya?" ...

**arunjoys** · 05-11-2010, 05:28 PM

lights on

My Busa came wired to day light on ignition.Not to pay the kerala kakhis...........
Heheheheheheh..........

**dcs** · 05-11-2010, 07:14 PM

Ah- India!!!!! We have to make it a rule to save life.

Government has to make mandatory for the Helmets and Seat Belts, otherwise we just wont care.
Life!!! who the (beep) cares, I like the wind-in-my-hair and I would ride with a helmet- is what People do almost everywhere in India.

Its wonderful that the government is making it mandatory, it will for sure make one more visible. But the concern is, the pandooz, the thullaz, the sakharamz and the other Khakhi clad morons will take it as an opportunity to fine us, even if you are taking our bike out of your garage and onto the service/slip road. Cant help it- Yeh India hai meri Jaan!

Originally posted by rennycornelius View Post

I have a habit to ride with high beam on highways at the day time,

Now that's a not so smart act Mate! High beam- day or night is annoying to the oncoming traffic.

all cheers

dcs

P.S: I am waiting for the day when our government makes it mandatory to Eat food, Drink water, breath AIR- because if we dont it- we will die. ok, now it was full of Sarcasm!!!

**fast_ferocious** · 05-11-2010, 09:32 PM

If this rule comes into effect then I have to switch on the headlight of my bike and then............ capture another picture of my headlamp and put it on my avatar.

(Who knows I may be fined by cops for promoting unsafe riding

)

Originally posted by dcs View Post

P.S: I am waiting for the day when our government makes it mandatory to Eat food, Drink water, breath AIR- because if we dont it- we will die. ok, now it was full of Sarcasm!!!

nice one! lolz

**ATHUL4R** · 05-12-2010, 09:26 PM

Originally posted by binoy View Post

ho one more reason for the kerala police(pele's) for getting money in the form of this rule...:d but i personally believe its really good...

yea you are right...........

**vignesh.giridharan** · 05-13-2010, 01:48 PM

Good move

Good move.
I keep my lights on most of the times I ride except in really dense traffic where auto-rickshaw drivers will get really agitated if you don't switch off the headlamp. They will remind you once, if you don't listen: they yell at you to turn it off.

Do turn it on (especially on highways), there's nothing you will lose. It increases your conspicuity on open roads.

The worst mistake is to drive at night without any headlight or tail-light.

Regards,
Vignesh G

**dreamchaser** · 05-16-2010, 04:06 PM

haa haaa i was once charged with a 100rs fine for riding with my headlights on the R1...i said that this is a standard feature on these bikes but who listens...now i can ride in peace i hope but still people show the blinking sign when they see me...

**maraque** · 05-17-2010, 11:56 PM

Originally posted by sakthi_nj View Post

In bangalore, esspecially in outer ring roads in morning, I was forced by many cabs to jump the signal. I use to stare at them by pointing my fingers towards the traffic red light. Those morons go reverse to switch the lane and jumps the signals to jam with the oncoming vehicles. 5 mins waste to clear that traffic jam. Until these drivers exists in india, whatever the rule we implement wont make sense.
Infact I am very much confortable with Highway riding than city commuting.
Atleast we bikers should stop these signal jumps by blocking the cabs.

I too always switch my low beam in highways. Except few trucks, all the vehicles follow my indications and won't neglect it as just a 2-wheeler.

Is there any rule in current to fine the vehicles with low beam in daylight?

I feel your pain, bro. Those ignorant, impatient idiots at the back of the lot will be the first ones to honk, as if the traffic will move out of the way for them. Many a times, I will be waiting for the lights to turn green, and those idiots will already be halfway through the junction almost right on the path of the other vehicles. I fact, I once got rear-ended by another two-wheeler rider who expected me to run the lights as it was turning red and was tailgating me and as a result couldn't stop(Him being on a Splendor with it's archaic drum brakes, and me on a P220 with discs all round). This happened when my bike was less then a week old.
This is the mentality of the general Indian motorist, so expecting them to follow the headlights-on-during the day aspect of road safety is too much to expect.

**Nio** · 05-18-2010, 01:34 AM

Originally posted by dreamchaser View Post

haa haaa i was once charged with a 100rs fine for riding with my headlights on the R1...i said that this is a standard feature on these bikes but who listens...now i can ride in peace i hope but still people show the blinking sign when they see me...

lol.. Many people thinks that bikers like you are trying to show off and attract attention to your "racing" bike by those although always turned on lights

**NH4** · 05-18-2010, 06:33 PM

If not the Headlights... I atleast make sure that the Sidelights (the small ones beside the Headlamp... what are they called exactly?) on my Pulsar are always ON during day time also.

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