Protruding load chevron marker (1 Viewer)

[jennywren]

Hi
Can somebody advise on the requirements for Italy of displaying the rear chevron (red/white 500x500mm board) onto a loaded bike rack. I realise it is a legal requirement (and for Spain also) but there appears much conjecture upon the specification of such a board. The following things come to mind:
1) Does it have to be metal, or is plastic acceptable?
2) Do the red/white stripes need to be Class 1 retro reflective. Many listings are silent on this matter.
3) How many red stripes are needed (seems to be 5 for Italy, 3 for Spain) ?
4) Are the circular red reflectors of any significance with regard to legality?

Lots of questions for something that should appear to be quite simple. Or am I worrying about something for nothing, just trying to get it right so as not to face a potential fine (120 euros in Italy I am advised). They seem to vary in price from about £8 on ebay for a plastic version to over £40 for a metal version.

Many thanks.

 

[Two on Tour]

I bought a Fiamma aluminium one with reflective red and white stripes as this is what I understood to be the requirement in Italy.

Fiamma Aluminium Bike Warning Sign Safety Reflector Plate 98782-010 | eBay

You must take reasonable care of the products that you wish to cancel and not use them. Designed by E2E Solutions Ltd.

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[Riverbankannie]

I have a reflective aluminium one bought for use in Italy. Willing to sell but will have to wait until I am home to dig out of shed! (One week)

 

[jennywren]

I bought a Fiamma aluminium one with reflective red and white stripes as this is what I understood to be the requirement in Italy.

Fiamma Aluminium Bike Warning Sign Safety Reflector Plate 98782-010 | eBay

You must take reasonable care of the products that you wish to cancel and not use them. Designed by E2E Solutions Ltd.

www.ebay.co.uk

Thanks, I was looking at this one as I believe Flamma is an Italian make so I would have thought it would be compliant. What put me off was the fact it did not state it was class 1 retro that I was advised elsewhere it needs to be. Class 1 is the material (usually 3m I believe) used for motorway signage whereas other signage needs only be class 2.

 

[jennywren]

I have a reflective aluminium one bought for use in Italy. Willing to sell but will have to wait until I am home to dig out of shed! (One week)

Many thanks, Bristol, my old home town (of 50+ years) but perhaps a bit far fro0m Cumbria as we are off in a couple of weeks. Will bear in mind though, much appreciated.

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[Sapper520]

In June I rode my bike to Southern Italy. Yes, some vans had boards fitted, but many didn’t…..particularly the Italian registered vans.

Seems it’s only us visitors that worry about having the right one fitted.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

In June I rode my bike to Southern Italy. Yes, some vans had boards fitted, but many didn’t…..particularly the Italian registered vans.

Seems it’s only us visitors that worry about having the right one fitted.

So, possibly then the same target one's that receive on the spot road fines for speeding,though the local registered cars never get pulled over whilst progressing at the same speed, or the belated demands for dubious parking infringements weeks or month's later.
Mike.

 

[Sapper520]

So, possibly then the same target one's that receive on the spot road fines for speeding,though the local registered cars never get pulled over whilst progressing at the same speed, or the belated demands for dubious parking infringements weeks or month's later.
Mike.

I did 3170 miles in 10 days. Didn’t see one van pulled by anyone anywhere……not a scientific study I know. However, over 45 years of living (7 years) and travelling on the continent on motorcycles, in cars and van, I’ve been stopped once in France…..document check, and once in Germany….20 Deutschmarks fine (that’s how long ago that was) for 60kph in a 50kph.

I’m not saying don’t try to comply, I’m just saying which way the strips go or what it’s made of I wouldn’t lose sleep over.