New Maryland law allows LED's on motorcycles
By the Staff of Clutch and
Chrome and Wyked Illuzionz
April 15th, 2008
On April 8,
2008 Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley signed Senate Bill
713 authorizing the use of certain auxiliary lighting on
motorcycles.
Effective June 1, 2008, Maryland motorcyclists can legally
ride with light emitting diode (LED) pods and strips on
their motorcycle, provided they do not blink, oscillate, or
flash and are not red or blue, as these colors are reserved
for law enforcement and emergency vehicles. That leaves
amber, green, hot pink, jade, orange, purple, and white.
Too many car-motorcycle accidents are the result of the car
driver not seeing the motorcycle. This is particularly true
at night. Motorcycle accent lighting can change all that.
With the proper products and installation, motorcycles can
become highly visible from significant distances.
Wyked Illuzionz for example
has been selling and installing LED lighting products on
motorcycles and has been continuously promoting their use as
a matter of safety. Their motto is "Be Safe....Be Seen" and
Maryland bikers can now do just that.
When purchasing LED lights for motorcycles, whether you "do
it yourself" or have them professionally installed only buy
products that are waterproof and have high quality
adhesiveness so the lighting fixtures (pods or strips), once
applied, will not vibrate off. In addition, reputable
companies will gladly provide telephone support to their
customers. Also, installation should be done using separate
wiring and a separate switch so as not to interfere with
your bike's wiring or its warranty. Be aware, too, that the
quality and brightness of motorcycle LED lights vary from
manufacturer to manufacturer.
Senate Bill 713 also authorizes the use of blue dot
illumination on the rear of the motorcycle as part of, or
adjacent to, the rear brake light and standard bulb running
lights.
This news story
created in cooperation with Wyked Illuzionz, who specializes in LED Lighting for Motorcycles. They attend many of the major motorcycle events educating motorcyclists on this important safety issue and on the benefits of quality motorcycle lighting products and professional installation. For further information, please visit
their
website. |
