Important Information Regarding the Use of Magnetic or Suction Mount Beacons on Moving Vehicles.
The use of a magnetic or suction mount beacon on the roof of a vehicle in motion is not recommended and is at the sole discretion of the user. Before using a magnetic or suction mount beacon on a moving vehicle the following factors noted below should be considered. Each factor will, to varying degrees, contribute to the magnetic/suction adhesion being lost and the beacon becoming detached from the vehicle, posing a risk to other road users.- The higher the speed that the vehicle is travelling, the greater the force that will be exerted on the beacon.
- Headwinds, crosswinds or turbulence from other vehicles and forces exerted when cornering, accelerating or braking may exert sudden unpredictable forces on the beacon.
- The surface condition of the vehicle roof due to the presence of water, ice or road contamination will compromise suction and reduce magnetic adhesion and will act as a lubricant that may cause the beacon to move.
- The use of protective rubber or neoprene magnet caps to prevent scratching the vehicle roof surface will reduce magnetic adhesion.
- The thinner the gauge of metal used in the manufacture of the vehicle the lower the magnetic clamping force available.
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