Fairy Lights In Cars

peachybabe | 11:16 Sun 10th Nov 2013 | Law

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What is the law on having a set of battery operated fairy lights around the inside of the roof of your car?

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Zacs-Master

I'm pretty sure there isn't a specific law dealing with this. I'm supposing that you want to know what would happen in the event if an accident where a driver was distracted by such lights (?).

peachybabe

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Not specifically, although I suppose that is worth thinking about. I absolutely love Christmas, and have thought about doing it before. They wouldn't be big bright lights, just very small multi coloured lights, battery operated.

heathfield

It would depend on the colour and position. It's illegal for any light seen from the rear to be other than red. It's also illegal for any light to cause a distraction to you or other drivers.

peachybabe

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Sounds like it's not worth taking the chance! Thanks both!

quizbag

Why not run them along the floor and lower parts of seats. That way they shouldn't be a distraction and you can still enjoy some Christmas bling.

douglas9401

The rules on fairy lights in cars are governed by elf and safety regulations.

smurfchops

Nice one Douglas ...

Buenchico

>>>I'm pretty sure there isn't a specific law dealing with this.

Oh yes there is!

See Sections 11 & 13 of the Road Vehicle Lighting Regulations 1989:
http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1989/1796/made

Zacs-Master

Trust you Chris. ;-). Well done.

twix123

When I used to commute around the M25 I often would see HGV's on the opposite carriageway which would appear to have blue fairy lights in the cab, generally around Christmas time. I think these were usually positioned behind the driver so that they would not be distracted by them while driving. Still dangerous IMHO!