REGULATIONS permitting the use of audible reversing alarms on some
16th February 1985, Page 23
16th February 1985
Page 23
Page 23, 16th February 1985
— REGULATIONS permitting the use of audible reversing alarms on some
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types of vehicles, including large passenger vehicles with more than nine seats, have been laid before Parliament.
The alarms, which are common on buses and coaches, have been illegal in many circumstances until now. The Department of Transport does recognise them as a useful safety device and a legal framework for their use is now being established.
Night time restrictions on the use of alarms will be the same as those applying to car horns. The rules also specify that the noise must not be confused with a "safe to cross" signal on a pelican crossing.
Alarms will continue to be illegal on ordinary private cars.
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