Reply To: Slough Headlights in France

[BernieParticipant]

Directement de la bouche du cheval ……

For the French Controle Technique, (CT), I did exactly what the man said; tilted the lights down a tad and slightly to the right. The inspector at the CT station hardly paid any attention to the lights; just ensured that they were all working. My Light 15 is now registered in France as a “Voiture de Collection” and only needs to be checked every 5 years. We’ll see what happens on the next visit!

If he is worried about occasional driving in France; I wouldn’t!. 

Unless he’s fitted modern high wattage bulbs, Traction lights are not bright enough to worry anybody. I’ve never used black tape; it would be difficult to know where to stick it (so to speak!)

Talking of  occasional driving in France; don’t forget that there is a proposal that as from July 1st 2018; the maximum speed limit on “ordinary” roads; i.e. not dual carriageways, nor motorways; will be reduced from 90kph to 80kph. How the average French driver will cope; I know not!!

I hope that helps,

B.