I can understand any law enforcement officer with concerns for your personal safety and since I wasn't present to witness the events leading up to the ticket, I can't and should not judge. The issue is a double edged sword as today's wheelchairs are used by so many for different reasons. For example the woman in Elkhart Indiana who was refused service at the 'drive up" lane at 1 am, as she only wanted a few tacos, to the pedestrian who just wanted to be seen on the road. Best Wishes In a message dated 12/27/2011 5:48:20 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
It's been many years since I was in law enforcement, but I have to concur with wheelchair. Maybe your particular state does require lights. Bicycles are required to have lights in Florida. On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 6:45 PM, <[email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) > wrote: Actually, in the US, lights are not required. In Europe they are and wheelchairs shipped to Europe have light kits installed or available for install. US Providers use reflectors. The ticket issue I also find interesting because you are a pedestrian and I didn't realize that pedestrians were required to wear lights at night. I agree that it is a very smart idea and like the idea of LEDs to light your path. Best Wishes In a message dated 12/27/2011 5:33:52 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected]_ (mailto:[email protected]) writes: I will be posting a much better video to get the full effect, one of the main reasons you have a separate battery is not to worry about the drain on my main one! I'm not doing this for show, I'm doing this after my tickets this summer of having no lights. In the next video I will also include my headlight that is tucked under my lap tray with its own rechargeable battery. Yes that is correct I have three different chargers for my chair now but after passing several officers after dark with no complaints so far! There will be even more on my new chair next spring, these LEDs are the most wonderful things ever.
