Spare Bulb kit abroad

Dog Tyred · Post by **Dog Tyred** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 11:49 am

Taking the bike back home this weekend but haven't managed to get a bulb kit yet. Are they strictly necessary for riding in France/Germany ?? or simply a recommendation.

Is it a finable offence ?

Nu2

Boxered · Post by **Boxered** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:02 pm

I'm not really sure, but I have never carried them in my european trips, but then I've never had to speak to a foreign copper. (note to self, must try harder)

Steve

Dog Tyred · Post by **Dog Tyred** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:33 pm

Thanks Steve. That's really helpful

JamesL · Post by **JamesL** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 12:44 pm

See comment from Brittany Internet: http://www.brittany-internet.com/Britta ... fault.aspx

Carrying spare bulbs used to be compulsory in France but it looks as if this has been relaxed a smidge. Looks like you may need to carry a first aid kit though (Cotswold do some nice compact ones or I guess you could splash out on the BMW official one if they still do it). And cash to pay all those fines, although I think they'll escort you to a hole in the wall...

winger · Post by **winger** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 1:15 pm

Greg

Take no notice it's all bollocks,the things you need to worry about, documentation,medical insurance,same for the bike!!!

horse27 · Post by **horse27** » Wed Sep 05, 2007 7:07 pm

I don't think it was ever compulsory for bikes ...

Just cars, etc.

Have a good ride, H27.

madman · Post by **madman** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 9:51 am

Not on bikes, nor are Hi-Vis vests, first aid kits, spare wheels or any other such things.
You must ride with your lights on in France though.

Dog Tyred · Post by **Dog Tyred** » Thu Sep 06, 2007 11:13 am

Cheers fellas.