I wonder if there is anyone old enough to remember this name that was used for Ford cars. The driver of a Ford Focus Zetec with the Bi-Xenon headlamps is a far cry from the old Cortinas and Capri’s like Dennis Waterman had in minder.
Never the less this driver from Fulham was of out for a wee dram so fortunately for me a good subject before the alcohol.
Questioning him on his bi-xenon’s like many drivers readily admitted that a few drivers were irritated by his lights and had retaliated with a flash. Because he did not do a lot of night driving it was only a few, but as we began to get further into why I was campaigning to get the lights lowered to a level that did not dazzle others like well over 50% of people I research he was in complete agreement and so hopefully will vote when he looks at the website.
Another thing that pleased me was he referred to his parents and said that when travelling with them his dad would have the odd groan about the brightness of the bi-xenon lights but had also noticed his mum was really bothered and if they were in her face she would flash the driver coming towards her.
This is the real problem and where my E Petition comes in he had noticed the same as his mum but after flashing the other driver retaliated with main beam which was even more powerful than the lights that were showing that were on dip but appeared to be on full.
Epilogue:
I believe that all manufacturers know that generally most drivers are being dazzled to an extent. I have confirmation in writing from Jaguar/Land Rover that they have had many vociferous complaints about their lights but had done nothing because at present they are working within the law. The amount varies from irritating to dangerous. Because the current RVLR 1989 allows this all Manufacturers will carry on selling these lights for large amounts of money with total disregard at what these lights do to others.
In my opinion most Xenon’s although good for those sitting at the wheel behind them are dangerous to all other motorists who have to deal with them.
Go to Petition to: revise the RVLR 1989 regulation ...
If daytime lights are becoming a problem to you click the link below.
DaDRL UK Vote against Daytime Running Lights
Friday, 20 November 2009
Thursday, 19 November 2009
Policeman on Motorcycles
Having been a pedal cyclist and a motorcyclist I do realise how vulnerable two wheels are. Lighting at night is then much more important to the rider as it could be the difference between life and death.
Today not only do many powerful lights on vehicles dazzle/temporary blind other drivers but the same problem is also prevalent from motorcycles.
Having read an article in driving magazine on the motorcycle the Police use and how easy it should be to adjust the headlights and set them not to dazzle other road users I needed to find out from the Police direct.
I spotted two riders in Belgrave Square and proceeded to follow them waiting for my opportunity to stop them safely. Managing to get beside the straggler of the two of them whose lights in my opinion were set just a wee bit high enough to dazzle other road users my questions began to flow. This young officer was quite happy to chat with me but quickly confirmed what is happening with many new motorcycles. The headlights on these new motorcycles are so good that when drivers see them they perceive I want them to stop as my headlight appears to flash and puts the motorist of.
I knew these lights were dazzling me and others on a nightly basis but its great when an officer admits it directly. So how can we use what is a good improvement for the rider that then doesn’t then blind other road users.
Motorcyclists need to be seen and lighting on their bikes needs to be noticed. The accident rate of these motorcycles is extremely high. [For the average rider/not the Police} I believe a combination of over brightness that dazzles other drivers making it hard for that driver to see if he or she is dealing with a car with one headlamp or a motorcycle could be their own downfall.
This particular problem is going to harder to deal with than my current ongoing petition at number 10. Dazzling/blinding incidences from motorcycles is a growing concern and I believe many riders do not realise they are blinding drivers.
Having spoken to only one officer who rides a motorcycle and him giving me confirmation he has problems it appears that more thought than throwing brighter lighting at the driver/rider is not a definitive answer and needs to be looked at with more than bright lighting that is clearly detrimental to others.
Epilogue:
I don’t think reducing the brightness of the lighting plus making sure riders that carry pillions or transport large parcels remember to readjust the headlamps with the weight change and reflective marking which should glow in maybe a more uniform style than any current reflectors that make it obvious you have a motorcycle in your headlights view safety for all could be improved considerably.
I think this even for me is much more tricky than that of car headlights and if you manage to get through this blog I would love you to make the effort and give me some of your comments as there needs to be something better than what we have at the present time.
Today not only do many powerful lights on vehicles dazzle/temporary blind other drivers but the same problem is also prevalent from motorcycles.
Having read an article in driving magazine on the motorcycle the Police use and how easy it should be to adjust the headlights and set them not to dazzle other road users I needed to find out from the Police direct.
I spotted two riders in Belgrave Square and proceeded to follow them waiting for my opportunity to stop them safely. Managing to get beside the straggler of the two of them whose lights in my opinion were set just a wee bit high enough to dazzle other road users my questions began to flow. This young officer was quite happy to chat with me but quickly confirmed what is happening with many new motorcycles. The headlights on these new motorcycles are so good that when drivers see them they perceive I want them to stop as my headlight appears to flash and puts the motorist of.
I knew these lights were dazzling me and others on a nightly basis but its great when an officer admits it directly. So how can we use what is a good improvement for the rider that then doesn’t then blind other road users.
Motorcyclists need to be seen and lighting on their bikes needs to be noticed. The accident rate of these motorcycles is extremely high. [For the average rider/not the Police} I believe a combination of over brightness that dazzles other drivers making it hard for that driver to see if he or she is dealing with a car with one headlamp or a motorcycle could be their own downfall.
This particular problem is going to harder to deal with than my current ongoing petition at number 10. Dazzling/blinding incidences from motorcycles is a growing concern and I believe many riders do not realise they are blinding drivers.
Having spoken to only one officer who rides a motorcycle and him giving me confirmation he has problems it appears that more thought than throwing brighter lighting at the driver/rider is not a definitive answer and needs to be looked at with more than bright lighting that is clearly detrimental to others.
Epilogue:
I don’t think reducing the brightness of the lighting plus making sure riders that carry pillions or transport large parcels remember to readjust the headlamps with the weight change and reflective marking which should glow in maybe a more uniform style than any current reflectors that make it obvious you have a motorcycle in your headlights view safety for all could be improved considerably.
I think this even for me is much more tricky than that of car headlights and if you manage to get through this blog I would love you to make the effort and give me some of your comments as there needs to be something better than what we have at the present time.
Sunday, 15 November 2009
Motorcycle Despatch Rider from Stoke Newington
14th Nov 2009 Drivers against daytime running lights will love this one http://www.dadrl.org.uk/
Being a despatch rider must be tough especially with slow traffic pedestrians’ cyclists not obeying the Highway Code.
This chap was interested in doing the knowledge but knew it to be very hard and I personally don’t think even if he registers that he will complete it.
It was what he said that confirmed what I already knew.
Quote
[To be noticed I drive with main beam on all day.]
I am seldom out daytime but have seen this too often.
Epilogue
Motorcycles may well benefit from lights in the daytime but I think it needs regulating otherwise those benefits may be lost in dazzling others.
If daytime lights are becoming a problem to you click the link below.
DaDRL UK Vote against Daytime Running Lights
Being a despatch rider must be tough especially with slow traffic pedestrians’ cyclists not obeying the Highway Code.
This chap was interested in doing the knowledge but knew it to be very hard and I personally don’t think even if he registers that he will complete it.
It was what he said that confirmed what I already knew.
Quote
[To be noticed I drive with main beam on all day.]
I am seldom out daytime but have seen this too often.
Epilogue
Motorcycles may well benefit from lights in the daytime but I think it needs regulating otherwise those benefits may be lost in dazzling others.
If daytime lights are becoming a problem to you click the link below.
DaDRL UK Vote against Daytime Running Lights
Saturday, 14 November 2009
Mercedes-Benz Story on Friday 13th Nov 2009
Once again Mercedes-Benz you should be listening to the customers that purchase your cars. My passion if you read my blog roll is the dangers of lighting at night and through my job I was fortunate on this stormy night to pick up a customer from the Earls Court Exhibition up from Brighton and staying in London.
Chatting about my lights issue as I often do I asked this chap about if he drives and what car etc. Being only a short journey I asked do you have Halogen lights or Xenon lights? To my surprise without any prompting he said I have the lights that annoy and blind other people.
Go to Petition to: revise the RVLR 1989 regulation ...
Chatting about my lights issue as I often do I asked this chap about if he drives and what car etc. Being only a short journey I asked do you have Halogen lights or Xenon lights? To my surprise without any prompting he said I have the lights that annoy and blind other people.
Go to Petition to: revise the RVLR 1989 regulation ...
Mercedes-Benz 200 Kompressor 270/290CDI
It was some time ago that I started this quest of improving the standard of lighting on all cars and vehicles at night.
Living close to Gatwick Airport friends and relatives often wish to leave their cars here while away to sunnier climates. This will be the 1st of two blogs. It is quite old but very important.
I was blessed with the use of two Mercedes of identical blue colour with body shape that seemed almost identical but for accessories/extras for each particular model.
The CDI was equipped with the Xenon Headlights.
The Kompressor with the Halogen Headlights and headlamp scroll adjustor.
Being fortunate at having a garden with drive of well in excess of 200metresI positioned both vehicles side by side with dipped beam on. The Xenon headlights on the dipped beam setting were almost as good as the Kompressor on main beam with the adjustor on the highest setting possible.
The result being the CDI on main beam would most definitely dazzle other drivers causing them to be in danger of dealing with the Xenon light.
Quote
In my opinion most Xenon’s although good for those sitting at the wheel behind them are dangerous to all other motorists who have to deal with them.
Go to Petition to: revise the RVLR 1989 regulation ...
Living close to Gatwick Airport friends and relatives often wish to leave their cars here while away to sunnier climates. This will be the 1st of two blogs. It is quite old but very important.
I was blessed with the use of two Mercedes of identical blue colour with body shape that seemed almost identical but for accessories/extras for each particular model.
The CDI was equipped with the Xenon Headlights.
The Kompressor with the Halogen Headlights and headlamp scroll adjustor.
Being fortunate at having a garden with drive of well in excess of 200metresI positioned both vehicles side by side with dipped beam on. The Xenon headlights on the dipped beam setting were almost as good as the Kompressor on main beam with the adjustor on the highest setting possible.
The result being the CDI on main beam would most definitely dazzle other drivers causing them to be in danger of dealing with the Xenon light.
Quote
In my opinion most Xenon’s although good for those sitting at the wheel behind them are dangerous to all other motorists who have to deal with them.
Go to Petition to: revise the RVLR 1989 regulation ...
Monday, 9 November 2009
Blindedbixenon.co in Canada
A Global Phenomenon
Blindedbixenon.co in Canada
My chosen profession as a London Taxi Driver is proving crucial in my efforts to reduce road accidents at night. Wow a second story for the blog roll on the same evening.
A Canadian Industrialist working with chemical pumps happened to be in London staying in Marylebone hailed me to go to his daughters flat in Highbury/Stoke Newington wait and return.
Once again time to chat about my lights campaign. Wow again this engineer had a Company car with the Bi-Xenon headlamps but then went on to say he actually dislikes them whilst Driving.
Keeping the message short he does little Driving at night and even though he hates Driving when others are in range who have the same lights as himself will suffer them because they do make it easier when you have them.
I then remarked what about the Driver like myself that does a full shift. 8 hours possibly with these lights constantly dazzling you.
His sympathies were with me and he was going to check my website.
EPILOG
This engineer was so on the ball about my plight I think he will go home check to see if his setting is a little high and will get AUDI to lower them to reduce the chance of blinding/dazzling other Drivers.
He also said these lights probably won’t disappear but if you get the slightly lower setting it will be generally better for most Drivers.
You can only vote if you are resident in the UK.
Petition to: revise the RVLR 1989 regulation
Or if the Daytime running lights are what bothers you please go to
DaDRL UK Vote against Daytime Running Lights
Canadian Residents can vote on DaDRL but at present I have not found an equivalent organisation in the Canada with the same criteria as blindedbixenon.co
I am receiving huge amounts from hits from the Canada on my twitter site http://twitter.com/ my@theblinder and if there is not one someone in the Canada I am sure will take up the challenge. Are there any Canadian citizens that are like RALPH NADER trying to take on Motor Giants? USA citizens have mentioned me in the same breath that I am like RALPH taking on the Motor Giants. Makes my efforts all the more worthwhile!
Blindedbixenon.co in Canada
My chosen profession as a London Taxi Driver is proving crucial in my efforts to reduce road accidents at night. Wow a second story for the blog roll on the same evening.
A Canadian Industrialist working with chemical pumps happened to be in London staying in Marylebone hailed me to go to his daughters flat in Highbury/Stoke Newington wait and return.
Once again time to chat about my lights campaign. Wow again this engineer had a Company car with the Bi-Xenon headlamps but then went on to say he actually dislikes them whilst Driving.
Keeping the message short he does little Driving at night and even though he hates Driving when others are in range who have the same lights as himself will suffer them because they do make it easier when you have them.
I then remarked what about the Driver like myself that does a full shift. 8 hours possibly with these lights constantly dazzling you.
His sympathies were with me and he was going to check my website.
EPILOG
This engineer was so on the ball about my plight I think he will go home check to see if his setting is a little high and will get AUDI to lower them to reduce the chance of blinding/dazzling other Drivers.
He also said these lights probably won’t disappear but if you get the slightly lower setting it will be generally better for most Drivers.
You can only vote if you are resident in the UK.
Petition to: revise the RVLR 1989 regulation
Or if the Daytime running lights are what bothers you please go to
DaDRL UK Vote against Daytime Running Lights
Canadian Residents can vote on DaDRL but at present I have not found an equivalent organisation in the Canada with the same criteria as blindedbixenon.co
I am receiving huge amounts from hits from the Canada on my twitter site http://twitter.com/ my@theblinder and if there is not one someone in the Canada I am sure will take up the challenge. Are there any Canadian citizens that are like RALPH NADER trying to take on Motor Giants? USA citizens have mentioned me in the same breath that I am like RALPH taking on the Motor Giants. Makes my efforts all the more worthwhile!
Blindedbixenon.co in the United States of America
Blinded in the USA
Is a short story about two Ladies from Connecticut who loved my campaign efforts!
Through the job I do as a London Taxi I have a brilliant opportunity getting news from around the Globe. These Blog Roll Stories must be written up immediately though or they lose some of there impact.
The two Ladies had come to visit as one had a daughter working and living in London. They hailed me as getting home to South Kensington just after a Chelsea Manchester United game was more than difficult. 40,000 supporters leaving will clog things up.
My opportunity was to quiz them on blindedbixenon USA. Wow as soon as I said do they Drive back home and have they seen or know of the Headlamp called Bi-Xenon. Music to my ears and almost in tune they both barked bark at me (We hate them).
I gave them a flyer leading to the website etc.
What then pleased me most of all was the lady who was visiting her daughter said even though I cannot vote my daughter will as she will do it for her.
EPILOG
These Bi-Xenon lights are not just a UK problem but a truly Global one. Blindedbixenon.co aims to get a tighter control over the height adjustment and significantly reduces instances of dazzle which is Dangerous to other Motorists confronted by the Glare which can almost disable the eyes completely leaving you defenceless.
You can only vote if you are resident in the UK.
Petition to: revise the RVLR 1989 regulation
Or if the Daytime running lights are what bothers you please go to
DaDRL UK Vote against Daytime Running Lights
USA Residents can vote on DaDRL but at present I have not found an equivalent organisation in the US with the same criteria as blindedbixenon.co
I am receiving a huge amounts from hits from the USA on my twitter site at my@theblinder http://twitter.com/ and if there is not one someone in the US I am sure will take up the challenge. Just mention this as many US citizens have said you are a mini RALPH NADER trying to take on Motor Giants.
Is a short story about two Ladies from Connecticut who loved my campaign efforts!
Through the job I do as a London Taxi I have a brilliant opportunity getting news from around the Globe. These Blog Roll Stories must be written up immediately though or they lose some of there impact.
The two Ladies had come to visit as one had a daughter working and living in London. They hailed me as getting home to South Kensington just after a Chelsea Manchester United game was more than difficult. 40,000 supporters leaving will clog things up.
My opportunity was to quiz them on blindedbixenon USA. Wow as soon as I said do they Drive back home and have they seen or know of the Headlamp called Bi-Xenon. Music to my ears and almost in tune they both barked bark at me (We hate them).
I gave them a flyer leading to the website etc.
What then pleased me most of all was the lady who was visiting her daughter said even though I cannot vote my daughter will as she will do it for her.
EPILOG
These Bi-Xenon lights are not just a UK problem but a truly Global one. Blindedbixenon.co aims to get a tighter control over the height adjustment and significantly reduces instances of dazzle which is Dangerous to other Motorists confronted by the Glare which can almost disable the eyes completely leaving you defenceless.
You can only vote if you are resident in the UK.
Petition to: revise the RVLR 1989 regulation
Or if the Daytime running lights are what bothers you please go to
DaDRL UK Vote against Daytime Running Lights
USA Residents can vote on DaDRL but at present I have not found an equivalent organisation in the US with the same criteria as blindedbixenon.co
I am receiving a huge amounts from hits from the USA on my twitter site at my@theblinder http://twitter.com/ and if there is not one someone in the US I am sure will take up the challenge. Just mention this as many US citizens have said you are a mini RALPH NADER trying to take on Motor Giants.
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