[rabbit]

Who has fitted the clear rear lights and not put the reflectors on. Has it got you into trouble with the police?

I am thinking of getting clear lights but the stick-on reflectors look naff.

[Jones]

I have without reflectors and nobody has caught me...but....if you crash then this can make insurance void as technically the car is not road legal!

[MiniMan7]

I have the white lights fitted, but I don't have the reflectors as they look like crap. I haven't been caught, and hopefully I never will... I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

Adam

[mikeythemini]

I get the red door reflectors & stick them to the bumper grille on the S, lower apron black bit on the cooper.
Havn't been able to find any rules about size.
M51417046394 part number£
£2.90 plus vat

[punkeyfunky]

I've got clear rear lenses, no reflectors, and I've not had any trouble.

Here is my MINI's rear just after fitting the lenses:
http://punkey.net/RearLightCluster-job_done.html

Lee

[MINImeat]

What a dangerous crowd we are!
Ironic that we're shaking in our boots cuz we fitted something that leaves our MINIs every bit as visible at night as the stock lights. More visible IMHO.

[punkeyfunky]

Quote:

Originally posted by MINImeat
What a dangerous crowd we are!
Ironic that we're shaking in our boots cuz we fitted something that leaves our MINIs every bit as visible at night as the stock lights. More visible IMHO.

I'd like to think that most Police officers have got better things to worry about - any copper out there care to comment?

Lee

[Bound4NW]

MINImeat:
Did Roadshow do the install on the Clear RL, or did you do it after the purchase? Either way - pretty sharp on the Black/White! Hope it looks that good on the PW/B combo next week! (Another Memphian - now with power, at last!)

[Minty]

had mine with out reflectors for nearly 2 years, no problems yet.... fingers crossed.

[addman]

The point about reflectors is not when the cars running - it's when it's parked. If you only ever park on your drive or in your garage, you'll probably not get any stick. It's also regional - I know Gloucestershire have had a clampdown, for example (as my parents live there, I chose to be legal).

There were earlier posts re: this (can't be a***ed to search for em, sorry) about how if you do not fit reflectors and someone drives into your car while it's parked - it's your fault. Good enough reason for me, to be honest.

However, as mikey points out, there's no legal minimum size or shape or whatever, so I'd look at the small round option - if I had not ordered white lights to be fitted when I collected the car, complete with the 3-series style reflectors in the bumper...

[smiffy]

Clear lights, no reflectors, not been caught

[mikeythemini]

Besides the legal side, the problem will come at 3 years as they are a requirement for MOT.
Hear are some I fitted today, with the small round door reflectors
Will be doing the same to mine,
mike

[MINIALEX]

Are they just the reflectors from the door mikey?

[smiffy]

Quote:

Originally posted by MINIALEX
Are they just the reflectors from the door mikey?

They look it

[mikeythemini]

Yes, part numbers above

[mikeythemini]

Just been to an MOT station and read THE BOOK.
Refectors are not required if it can be proved that the vehicle will not be on a public road after dark
Refective tape is not permitted
There is no size regulations,
there must be 2 and the must be mounted symetrically.
Got my clear lights, aiting for the reflectors
mike

[FREEZE BOX]

I just stuck mine one! Didnt fancy cutting away @ my lovely bumper...

[mikeythemini]

Fitted mine to my S,
differentposition to the Cooper - on the grilles

[rabbit]

Thanks to you all.......its going to be clear rear lights and the small door reflectors then.
I'll post some pics when done.