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bullshit from the police apart from possibly the reflectors
http://www.ctc.org.uk/DesktopDefault.aspx?TabID=4071
however i would argue with the police and point out that nobody has been prosecuted for not having a reflector and that the european directive allowing equivalent european standards to be applied to all member states should be adhered to regarding front and rear lights.
if i was riding a lugged bike i would also mention this:
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** "Age brings privileges. To name but two: cycles manufactured before October 1990 can have any kind of white front lamp that is visible from a reasonable distance, and pre-October 1985 cycles don’t need pedal reflectors."
it would be up to them to prove that your freshly painted bike isn't a lovingly restored 1980's english lightweight.
it wouldn't bother me being arrested. i would point out to officer involved that he would be laughed at by the magistrate if it ever went to court.