1954 cars

[merejeans]

does anyone know what became compulsory to fit to cars in 1954?
I remember reflectors, brake lights, seat belts, windscreen washers, but nothing in 1954

Many thanks

[Count-A-Strong]

Flashing indicators.

[ABerrant]

Although this is often the expected answer to such a quiz question, it is not correct.

1954 saw the fitment of flashing indicator lamps become legally permitted but they were by no means compulsory, a fact readily verifiable from this 1956 extract from Hansard...

http://hansard.millba...52P0_19560516_HOC_132

[dotty.]

so what is it? wing mirrors? a number plate? dipped headlights? I need to know the answer as it is annoying me

[Daily-Editor]

TV suppressors?

[dotty.]

what is a TV suppressor?

is it ashtrays?

[dotty.]

actually it could be spare tyers

[Daily-Editor]

dotty.

TV suppressors were fitted to the ignition systems in motor cars along with many household items. They prevented interference with television and radio. Any new or old appliance which contains a small motor and causes any interference with television or radio sets can be compelled to stop the interference. Some of the appliances which are most likely to cause trouble. In the home there are vacuum cleaners, sewing machines, hair driers, egg beaters, cake mixers, electric washing machines and electric floor polishers. In industry there are electric drills and tools of that kind.

Spare tyres are not compulsory, some new cars don't have one.

[Andyvon]

My brother has a Lotus Elise. That's got no spare wheel - just a bottle of Tyre Weld mounted under a hatch (factory fitted) !

[dotty.]

well I do have an excuse for not knowing I was only born in 1955 . lol

[Count-A-Strong]

Abberant is correct. This is the 'expected' answer but is in fact incorrect.