Not signalling is not an offence?

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Just had to look through the highway code for some other stuff.

Found that use of indicators in order to signal turns etc. is just a recommendation. The wording is should. In highway code speak this is advice, it's must to comply with any road traffic law. Should as in

[Gordon861]

You only need to use them when doing so is of use to other road users to let them know what you intend to do.

A lot of the Highway Code isn't actually law and a lot of the law isn't in the Highway Code.

[Kickstart]

Hi

Depends if anyone gains from you using them. As I understand it the police are taught to only use indicators if someone is going to gain an understanding of intentions by them being used. If nobody is there then no point in using the.

Can understand the logic, but would tend to take the view that much of the time indicators are there as a final safety margin if the driver has managed to totally miss someone else's presence.

All the best

Keith
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[Inkognito]

Can get pretty upset sometimes if people don't indicate. Especially if you're sitting there waiting for someone to go straight so you can turn. Then they turn at the last minute making you look like a twat waiting for nothing

I always indicate though. Just becomes second nature i guess. The only time i don't is when i'm sitting in a filter lane. Had a few people swear at me for not indicating. Why the fuck would i need to? I can ONLY go right here.. What was you expecting? A left turn in a right turn filter lane? You twat.

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[Kal]

[Mr Hammers]

One thing that bugs me is when people indicate to go around a parked car. It's not like I'm thinking "Hey! Watch out for that parked car! Phew.. he's seen it." I can work out by myself that you're not going to drive into it, you know.

Worse still is when they indicate again to pull back in..
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[MinhDinh]

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[Kickstart]

Hi

Agree on indicating when the road goes left or right. That is just confusing.

I have mixed feelings on indicators being over used. While it is fine to say not to use them if nobody is around, I don't think anyone is perfect enough to always know if nobody is around. And if they happen not to notice someone then the indicator gives that person at least some chance of knowing what is happening.

All the best

Keith
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[headlamp]

When I did my Bikesafe many years ago the police rider actually pulled me up for excessive use on indicators. Sure, when there's no-one around I don't use them but that's a rare event in London!
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[HD]

A friends dad's WR250F doesnt actually have indicators.

Mine dont work, in need of a relay. When I get on the road if they aren't working I cant be assed with hand signals. Its slow enough anyway without taking my hands off the throttle.

Humph.

But yeah, as all bikes aren't fitted with them, and when other people aren't around I guess that is why it is a should not a must.
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[Bloke]

My feelings on the subject are perfectly illustrated in this short clip

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtube_gdata_player&v=ov4JvTiQWUU


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[JP7]

Those who have said that advanced drivers and emergency drivers only indicate if there is someone to tell are bang on.

The idea behind it is that you don't automatically signal. You check all around you to see where everyone else is and what they are doing, before deciding whether they would benefit from a signal. That way, you've seen and assessed every hazard nearby before you make a move.

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[Bloke]

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[JP7]

[blurredman]

I always thought it was illegal not to indicate, as is reversing into a main road.

Indeed, in America, I believe you get a fine if you are caught. Mind you, Because of their crossroad system, indication is very much needed.
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