Bicycle PA system lets your voice be heard

There is a company based in Kent that sells American ex-police cars, complete with full livery, flashing lights and a broadcast PA system that allows the driver to broadcast their voice extremely loudly outside the car.

Understandably, such in-car PA systems are not offered to British drivers as an optional extra, but a similar product now available for cyclists.

Speaker vest

The Speaker Vest boasts boasts two amplified motorcycle speakers that protrude beyond the shoulders and a low-profile 8” sub woofer.

The power comes from a custom 10-cell rechargeable battery belt. The vest comes with a battery charger for the belt and a wire to connect your tunes, or microphone, to the vest.

Volume and sub woofer controls are worn on the hip.

A spokesperson for the ETA said: “There are times when every cyclist wishes they could broadcast a few choice words.”

The speaker vest costs around £500 at etsy.com

Getting your voice heard

Every cycle insurance policy from the ETA includes new-for-old replacement if your bike is stolen, cover for accidental damage (race events included), third party insurance (in the case of an accident you may need to seek compensation or even deal with a claim by someone else), personal accident cover and if you breakdown, we will even come out and recover you and your bike.

Also includes free legal helpline.

All from 33p per week.