Bull Bar / Nudge Bar

stash · Aug 18th, 2016, 19:46

Thinking of buying one, any suggestions good or bad ? Ta

xco · Aug 18th, 2016, 20:17

I don't think you can now m8 ........not legal since 2007 I think.

harveys · Aug 18th, 2016, 20:29

Ask your insurance company if they like that mod.

stash · Aug 18th, 2016, 21:26

from the gov.uk website:
Statement
This document provides general guidance and advice on the legislative requirements in Great Britain relating to bull bars fitted to vehicles. Every effort has been made to ensure that it is factually correct but recipients should check with the producers of this document if they are unsure about the validity of a particular regulation after the date of publication or if they have reason to believe any part is not correct or is now out of date.
General Requirements
It is not illegal for vehicles to be fitted with bull bars, although the Department would not recommend their fitment unless it has been shown, through compliance with specified safety standards, that they do not pose an additional risk of injury to pedestrians or other vulnerable road users.
There are no plans for legislation to require bull bars that are already fitted to be removed. However, since 25 May 2007, it has been an offence for bull bars that have not been approved as compliant with those safety standards to be sold. Approved devices will carry an indelible ‘e’ mark

that sounds to me like a 2007 vehicle or earlier could have one.

Bonefishblues · Aug 18th, 2016, 22:11

Not a fan at all, I'm afraid

gmonag · Aug 18th, 2016, 22:36

Quote:

since 25 May 2007, it has been an offence for bull bars that have not been approved as compliant with those safety standards to be sold.

Sounds to me like you can't legally buy a set unless it carries the "e" mark, regardless of the MY.

Greg

xco · Aug 19th, 2016, 00:23

I did have an interest in buying a set of these myself because I fancied mounting a set of low level driving lamps and they were the ideal carrier for them but gave up in the end ......

.....I think in a nut shell if you fit them and they hurt a pedestrian on impact.....you're in trouble.

I vaguely remember finding a site that sold collapsible Bull bars that flexed on impact ...for the American market I think ....but what's the point of that?....

....It just flexes back against your bonnet and hence the grill and damages the front of your car.......no point

LiamM · Aug 19th, 2016, 13:31

Pretty sure you insurance will load as a result of one of these.

xco · Aug 19th, 2016, 16:33

Yep +1 that.

Aug 18th, 2016, 20:17	#2
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Aug 18th, 2016, 20:29	#3
harveys Master Member Last Online: Feb 10th, 2022 22:33 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: newton abbot in sunny Devon	Ask your insurance company if they like that mod. __________________

Aug 19th, 2016, 00:23	#7
xco Premier Member Last Online: Today 05:30 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near Plymouth	I did have an interest in buying a set of these myself because I fancied mounting a set of low level driving lamps and they were the ideal carrier for them but gave up in the end ...... .....I think in a nut shell if you fit them and they hurt a pedestrian on impact.....you're in trouble. I vaguely remember finding a site that sold collapsible Bull bars that flexed on impact ...for the American market I think ....but what's the point of that?.... ....It just flexes back against your bonnet and hence the grill and damages the front of your car.......no point __________________ MY14 XF S V6 3.0 Sportbrake Portfolio in Ultimate Black Metallic and black 20"alloys MY08 Xc90 D5 185 Se Lux Satnav Geartronic. Much loved gone now but not forgotten. Wherever you go............There you are!!!

Aug 19th, 2016, 16:33	#9
xco Premier Member Last Online: Today 05:30 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Near Plymouth	Yep +1 that. __________________ MY14 XF S V6 3.0 Sportbrake Portfolio in Ultimate Black Metallic and black 20"alloys MY08 Xc90 D5 185 Se Lux Satnav Geartronic. Much loved gone now but not forgotten. Wherever you go............There you are!!!

Aug 18th, 2016, 21:26	#4
stash Junior Member Last Online: Jun 8th, 2018 19:42 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dorset	from the gov.uk website: Statement This document provides general guidance and advice on the legislative requirements in Great Britain relating to bull bars fitted to vehicles. Every effort has been made to ensure that it is factually correct but recipients should check with the producers of this document if they are unsure about the validity of a particular regulation after the date of publication or if they have reason to believe any part is not correct or is now out of date. General Requirements It is not illegal for vehicles to be fitted with bull bars, although the Department would not recommend their fitment unless it has been shown, through compliance with specified safety standards, that they do not pose an additional risk of injury to pedestrians or other vulnerable road users. There are no plans for legislation to require bull bars that are already fitted to be removed. However, since 25 May 2007, it has been an offence for bull bars that have not been approved as compliant with those safety standards to be sold. Approved devices will carry an indelible ‘e’ mark that sounds to me like a 2007 vehicle or earlier could have one.

Aug 18th, 2016, 22:11	#5
Bonefishblues Premier Member Last Online: Today 20:48 Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Near Bicester, Oxon	Not a fan at all, I'm afraid

Aug 19th, 2016, 13:31	#8
LiamM Junior Member Last Online: Mar 12th, 2022 18:43 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Holywood	Pretty sure you insurance will load as a result of one of these.

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