[dsn_klr650] digest number 319/being seen

[Toby Lampson]

JSherlockHolmes@... wrote:

> In a message dated 7/6/00 6:29:06 AM Canada Central Standard Time, > DSN_klr650@egroups.com writes: > > > reflector tape facing forward.....I dunno >> > > In Cali, the red reflector tape may very well be illegal, the blue may be > also. The reason for this, is because of the reflective safety dots/tabs > installed in the roadway to separate lanes and to identify safety > zones/lanes. If you shine a light on the back side of these reflectors, they > will normally shine red which is supposed to indicate that you are traveling > the wrong way on the road. I believe I saw some blue ones when I was moving > from Cali to Oki. I think these were around on ramps. It is best to check > with local law enforcement or your motor vehicle department. > > Jim Sherlock

Jim Sherlock- You know, you're right! I made a call to the local friendly CHP office today...... and it turns out only Yellow and White are legal to put(in any direction) on a private motor vehicle. I guess that means I'm currently, an outlaw! Yellow and white, seems to me, like you could still get mis-identified with markings/reflectors on the road.......... Even red could get you mistaken for brake lamps......so I guess I'll put those to the back(sides and rear)........like the stock Kawasaki(and other) reflectors. In Cal. marker 'lights' are supposed to be amber-forward, red-to the rear. It's funny, commercial trucks are lit up with reflector tape in any one of a number of loud bouquets.......... Anyway, I now will continue adorning 'Therapy-A7', in such a way as to not 'impersonate' the law, yet still 'be seen', still incorporating the color blue....... My idea is to go with the 'ignored by police, seen by others' look. Slide(Sherriff-Cal Posse)