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(4)the following: “
(5)In this article, ‘lit’ means the emission of a continuous light or a light that flashes not less than 60 times in each minute.”. 5. The following is substituted for Article 42 of the Principal Regulations: “42.
(1)Subject to sub-article
(2), no lamp (other than direction indicators) fitted to a vehicle shall show or be constructed or adapted so as to be capable of showing a flashing light unless such light is invisible to persons outside the vehicle.
(2)This article does not apply to a lamp fitted to a pedal cycle in accordance with article 29.”. GIVEN under my Official Seal, 7 December 2009. NOEL DEMPSEY, Minister for Transport. EXPLANATORY NOTE (This note is not part of the Instrument and does not purport to be a legal interpretation.) These Regulations make it legal for pedal cyclists to use the flashing front and rear lamps that are in common usage. Privacy Statement Accessibility European Legislation Identifier (PDF) Open Data License Ráiteas Príobháideachais Inrochtaineacht Aitheantóir Eorpach Reachtaíochta (ELI) Ceadúnas Sonraí Oscailte Liosta Fianán © Government of Ireland. Oireachtas Copyright Material is reproduced with the permission of the Houses of the Oireachtas © Rialtas na hÉireann. Atáirgtear ábhar faoi Chóipcheart le cead ó Thithe an Oireachtais