For those of you who might not know, it's compulsory to have lights on your bike when cycling at night even if you are in the middle of the city with a lot of lights. I know it because I was just stopped by the police without lights and was told the fine was 60PS! Yes, you read well: sixty quid! Can you believe that?
The police was actually nice and let me go (on foot) with a warning... Probably due to the fact that I'm foreigner, new in Edinburgh and was genuinely surprised. But actually it makes sense: even with the lights, Edinburgh's weather is not exactly like the Sahara's.
Two other things:
- If you're in a red traffic right, even if you're going to turn left, you have to stop like the cars (this rule, lets be honest, it's a bit foolish but dura lex, sed lex).
- Helmet is not compulsory but it's advisable to have it in case of accident because all compensations for injuries will be reduced to only 20% if not wearing helmet.
Cycle safely!
The police was actually nice and let me go (on foot) with a warning... Probably due to the fact that I'm foreigner, new in Edinburgh and was genuinely surprised. But actually it makes sense: even with the lights, Edinburgh's weather is not exactly like the Sahara's.
Two other things:
- If you're in a red traffic right, even if you're going to turn left, you have to stop like the cars (this rule, lets be honest, it's a bit foolish but dura lex, sed lex).
- Helmet is not compulsory but it's advisable to have it in case of accident because all compensations for injuries will be reduced to only 20% if not wearing helmet.
Cycle safely!
60 PS is ROBBERY!!
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