EU Bans Rolls-Royce’s Illuminated Spirit Of Ecstasy

[cawimmer430]

Banned because of "light pollution". Fuck the EU. So sick of their dictatorial bullshit. 


EU Bans Rolls-Royce's Illuminated Spirit Of Ecstasy, Will Have To Be Removed From All Models

It's bad news for a number of Rolls-Royce owners, as well as prospective customers, across the European Union after the automaker confirmed that its illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy hood ornament is no longer permitted on the streets.

Rolls-Royce first showcased the illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy with the all-electric 102EX concept back in 2011. The option soon became available on the Phantom, the previous-generation Ghost, the Dawn, the Wraith and the Cullinan.



After being contacted by a number of concerned Rolls-Royce owners, The Daily Mail reached out to Rolls-Royce, who confirmed that the option was removed at the start of 2019 due to a change in European Union regulations relating to lighting on cars as part of a crackdown on light pollution.

"In February 2019 we sent our dealers a bulletin saying we were removing the option of an unlit Spirit of Ecstasy. It was no longer to be sold to customers. It came off the options list," a Rolls-Royce spokesman said.

This isn't just bad news for those looking to purchase a new Rolls-Royce with the illuminated Spirit of Ecstasy, but also owners with Rolls-Royce vehicles already equipped with the £3,500 ($4,570) option as it will need to be removed and replaced.

"Sadly, we are telling our customers that we will by law have to disconnect their Spirit of Ecstasy," the spokesman added. "We are in the process of putting a package together. We shall write to make an offer of a full refund, a replacement silver-plated Spirit of Ecstasy, or another option from our list. We felt it our moral obligation. We sold this option in very good faith. We are forced to retract it now through no fault of our own."


Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2020/10/eu-bans-rolls-royces-illuminated-spirit-of-ecstasy-will-have-to-be-removed-from-all-models/

[MrH]

Light pollution?! 

Wimmer, you need to move to the US.  You would be overwhelmed.

[MX793]

Exterior vehicle lighting requirements tend to be strict for safety reasons, not just "light pollution".  What colors may be used for lights, where on the vehicle certain colors of light may be used (red lights on the front is a big no-no), as well as lighting arrangements and spacing all have safety implications ranging from reducing glare to assisting other drivers in identifying the relative orientation and heading of another vehicle.  Similar requirements exist for lighting on boats and planes for similar reasons.

[Eye of the Tiger]

That is light pollution? You should see the multicolour LED flood lights that rednecks mount on their trucks around here.

[MX793]

That is light pollution? You should see the multicolour LED flood lights that rednecks mount on their trucks around here.

Which are illegal for road use in the US.  Practically any aux lighting product at Pep Boys or AutoZone or similar has "not DOT approved, Off-road use only" printed on the box or product itself.

[shp4man]

LOL.  What a load of shit. I suppose the deluded losers that run the EU need to keep busy somehow. 

[Eye of the Tiger]

Which are illegal for road use in the US.  Practically any aux lighting product at Pep Boys or AutoZone or similar has "not DOT approved, Off-road use only" printed on the box or product itself.

Illegal, but clearly not enforced around here.

[Eye of the Tiger]

If something as abstract as light pollution can be considered an actual thing, then why not stupid regulation pollution? Politician pollution? Excessive wordiness pollution?

[Eye of the Tiger]

If I was Rolls-Royce, I would tell the EU to suck it, and go full-on chandelier.

[MX793]

If something as abstract as light pollution can be considered an actual thing, then why not stupid regulation pollution? Politician pollution? Excessive wordiness pollution?

Unnecessary roadway light pollution can be a hazard to drivers.  This isn't about being "green", it's a safety concern.  Driving a vehicle with an illuminated figurine out on the end of your hood, within the driver's line of sight, is a distraction that could cause the driver to fail to identify an oncoming vehicle with a single headlamp like a bicycle, motorcycle, or scooter.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Unnecessary roadway light pollution can be a hazard to drivers.  This isn't about being "green", it's a safety concern.  Driving a vehicle with an illuminated figurine out on the end of your hood, within the driver's line of sight, is a distraction that could cause the driver to fail to identify an oncoming vehicle with a single headlamp like a bicycle, motorcycle, or scooter.

It should have a dimmer switch or something. Besides, all Rolls-Royce drivers should be professionals.

[MX793]

It should have a dimmer switch or something. Besides, all Rolls-Royce drivers should be professionals.

Or it should turn off then the vehicle is put in gear. 

I've not heard that Mercedes' illuminated grille badges are going away, so clearly it's not a case of trying to eliminate all extra light sources.  My guess is that in this case, it's because the hood ornament is in the line of sight of the Roller's driver, which has potential safety concerns as explained.

[CaminoRacer]

I've not heard that Mercedes' illuminated grille badges are going away, so clearly it's not a case of trying to eliminate all extra light sources.  My guess is that in this case, it's because the hood ornament is in the line of sight of the Roller's driver, which has potential safety concerns as explained.

That would make sense.

[FoMoJo]

In the picture it looks like her ass is lit up pretty brightly.  May be a distraction to some motorists.

[Eye of the Tiger]

In the picture it looks like her ass is lit up pretty brightly.  May be a distraction to some motorists.

Throw on some panties or something

[Soup DeVille]

If I was Rolls-Royce, I would tell the EU to suck it, and go full-on chandelier.

Ahh the Mighty Duke of New York....

[shp4man]

https://www.amazon.com/Grand-General-48370-Chrome-Ornament/dp/B00PFEWA0Y/ref=zg_bs_15736041_65?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YDYA3F2KZFTSWRQNC5WR



This would look killer on a scooter front fender! 

[Eye of the Tiger]

https://www.amazon.com/Grand-General-48370-Chrome-Ornament/dp/B00PFEWA0Y/ref=zg_bs_15736041_65?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YDYA3F2KZFTSWRQNC5WR



This would look killer on a scooter front fender! 

Too bad I removed the front fender. It's open wheel now. Totally illegal.

[MX793]

Too bad I removed the front fender. It's open wheel now. Totally illegal.

Must be fun in the rain.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Must be fun in the rain.

I think my goal is to avoid riding in the rain. The open air filter pod won't like it, either.

[MX793]

I think my goal is to avoid riding in the rain. The open air filter pod won't like it, either.

Water injection?

[Eye of the Tiger]

Water injection?

Not a bad idea

[Eye of the Tiger]

Ahh the Mighty Duke of New York....

You know you wanna watch it now

[Raza]

Good. They were tacky as shit and don't belong on a Rolls-Royce.

[Soup DeVille]

You know you wanna watch it now

Yep.

There are tons of high brow really good movies on my watch list.

Sorry, not in the mood. Give me Snake Plissken with an uzi please.

[MX793]

Yep.

There are tons of high brow really good movies on my watch list.

Sorry, not in the mood. Give me Snake Plissken with an uzi please.

Are you implying that Escape from NY isn't high brow?

[Soup DeVille]

Are you implying that Escape from NY isn't high brow?

God I hope not.

[AutobahnSHO]

Which are illegal for road use in the US.  Practically any aux lighting product at Pep Boys or AutoZone or similar has "not DOT approved, Off-road use only" printed on the box or product itself.

And funny enough they don't stock regular filament bulbs for turn signals etc... either- just LED bulbs. So my Odyssey center rear brake light is currently "not DOT approved, off-road use only".   

[Morris Minor]

Unnecessary roadway light pollution can be a hazard to drivers.  This isn't about being "green", it's a safety concern.  Driving a vehicle with an illuminated figurine out on the end of your hood, within the driver's line of sight, is a distraction that could cause the driver to fail to identify an oncoming vehicle with a single headlamp like a bicycle, motorcycle, or scooter.

No - it's to minimize upward light output. The goal is zero. It has everything to do with being green. And on this, I fully approve.
The EU isn't waist-deep in corpses because Hodges the chauffeur's view of a cyclist's arse was obscured by the boss's bonnet mascot

[cawimmer430]

Light pollution?! 

Wimmer, you need to move to the US.  You would be overwhelmed.

I think these EU dipshits have never driven through a city at night. They tend to take the airplane...