Is it true as From 2014 all uk supplied cars must have them? Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

Gone:Freelander 2, GS, "61"

Gone: Freelander 2, GS.e, "59"

Gone: Freelander 2, S, "08"

I thought it was already in place to be honest?? As in all new cars from 'X' date are to be fitted with them.

They can't enforce or demand they are retrofitted to older veh's. 2013 FL2 - Black Edition Auto
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The AA says that they were made compulsory for all new models from February 2011 onwards.

Well,I'm looking to buy a new freelander,,,but as far as I know the gs dont come with them,it's a option called a uk lighting pack,,£450, it comes with signature LEDs ,front fog lights and power wash....so 1 dealer claims,another thinks they are std,and according to LR website only black and white got the and xs up as standard,,...  Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

Gone:Freelander 2, GS, "61"

Gone: Freelander 2, GS.e, "59"

Gone: Freelander 2, S, "08"

chrisr1806 wrote:

The AA says that they were made compulsory for all new models from February 2011 onwards.

they not on my current fl2......oct 2011  Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

Gone:Freelander 2, GS, "61"

Gone: Freelander 2, GS.e, "59"

Gone: Freelander 2, S, "08"

But the MY11 facelift was introduced in September 2010, before the law came out.

All MY13s come with DRLs. As you say, the UK lighting pack adds front fog lights, and signature LEDs (instead of just a spotlight led in the headlight)

chrisr1806 wrote:

But the MY11 facelift was introduced in September 2010, before the law came out.

All MY13s come with DRLs. As you say, the UK lighting pack adds front fog lights, and signature LEDs (instead of just a spotlight led in the headlight)

. A bit of sense at last,,,you should work for LR ,,lol...thanks,I can see where u coming from,,,,strip ones are the fancy type,the round LEDs are std,,,thanks  Current: Freelander 2 GS, Orkney Grey, Factory fit privacy glass, design pack and Clearview pack. Almond Leather ,rear spoiler,rear mudflaps.my13.

Gone:Freelander 2, GS, "61"

Gone: Freelander 2, GS.e, "59"

Gone: Freelander 2, S, "08"

The strip signature ones do look good though, stick it on the list of deal breakers!!  2013 FL2 - Black Edition Auto
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Destroyer of chrome rears.....

It's compulsary for vehicles submitted for Type Approval from Feb 2011, those already in production are excempt. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

Still reckon its a stupid idea, you can't see a big red double decker bus but put two three inch circular lights on it and it makes it be seen, someone needs their eyes testing. Next time your on the motorway look in the mirror, in the distance what do you see first, a forty ton Scania, or a little strip of fairy lights? All this has done has made the motor cyclist less noticeable, whereas before they were more obvious with a Headlight, now it just by other light. p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior

They give the car some more noticeable styling.

So you prefer weird fairy lights to a little red badge

Each to their own, although I do agree with AD about motor cycles, yes lights in general will lead to more being seen but they will also make sheeple complacent as they will look for the lights and not for the bike/car, it is a safety feature not a styling feature therefore all cars should have the same device.

All part of the dumbing down of driving.

chrisr1806 wrote:

They give the car some more noticeable styling.

Styling, have you seen the the DRL's on Citroen DS3 or are your eyes blinded by the bright DRL's on the Audi's  p****d off with a Digital Keyboard Warrior