Motorcycle lights and regulations such as legal two-wheel lighting.

Motorcycle enthusiasts are known for loving all kinds of gadgets that help them stand out on the road. However, this phenomenon, called customization, is highly regulated and not every modification is legal. Particular attention is paid to motorcycle lighting, which has a huge impact on road safety. What lights do the laws allow and what do they prohibit? #NOCAR will advise you on how to light your motorcycle according to the rules.

Motorcycle Lighting - Rules

Motorcycle lighting laws are regulated Ministry of Infrastructure in regulation regarding the technical condition of vehicles and the amount of equipment required for them. This regulation lists the following lights that are mandatory for use on a motorcycle:

• Traffic light, the so-called "long",
• Low beam, "Short",
• Direction indicators (if the motorcycle was registered for the first time before January 1, 1986, this rule does not apply to it),
• Stop lights, "stop",
• License plate lighting,
• Taillights,
• Rear reflectors, excluding triangles.

Additionally, the following elements can be used:

• Front fog lights,
• Rear fog lights,
• Front reflectors,
• Side reflectors,
• Daytime Running Lights,
• Emergency lighting.

On January 1, 2016, the new two-wheeled vehicle regulation came into force. By this law new motorcycles should have an automatic light switch.

The most common reasons for fines among motorcyclists

Although motorcycle lighting is strictly regulated, fines for two-wheelers are very common. Why? Because the motorcyclists keep trying bend the rules to your “needs”... What can you get a reprimand and even a fine for?

• ALL headlights must be factory fitted... It often happens that additional LED lighting is simply illegal, does not have the appropriate approval and does not meet the conditions described in the Law. Therefore, during the inspection, the policeman has the right to give us mandate reminderor pick up the vehicle registration certificate.
• Well halogens? They are allowed for use, but only in some cases (fog lights and daytime running lights). Also for halogens on the motorcycle that are not factory set. we are facing a fine... Therefore, it is better to follow the rules and defy fashion for additional, elegant lighting.

What to look for when choosing motorcycle bulbs?

Type of light source - the motorcycle differs in that it has low power of the electrical system. When buying a light bulb, it is necessary to clarify what kind of lighting is intended for our car.

Brightness of light - good light quality is a priority for motorcyclists. A longer beam of light provides better visibility and safety in the evening, at night and in bad weather.when visibility is limited.

Vibration and shock resistance - there is nothing to deceive - hardly any car is so subject to shocks and vibrations as a motorcycle. Only bulbs of very good quality are able to cope with such conditions, without reducing lamp life.

Choosing bulbs for a motorcycle, it is worth relying on reputable manufacturers. Osram a brand known for its high quality products. They have appropriate endorsement and are approved for use, so we don't have to worry about travel safety or tickets. Osram has in its proposal a special line of products designed specifically for motorcyclists, including: H7, HS1 or S2 lamps.

We recommend checking such motorcycle lamp models as: PHILIPS H7 12V 55W PX26d BlueVision Moto, OSRAM HS1 12V 35 / 35W NIGHT RACER® 50, OSRAM S2 X-RACER® 12V 35 / 35W, OSRAM H7 12V 55W X-RACER®.

The brand's products are also popular. Philips... You will find them on Nokar.

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