The pilot here was exceptionally unlucky. Getting lasers to go where you want them to go is a bit of an art.
Originally Posted by
BAfromZRH
Why is there no restriction for selling high power lasers? There are restrictions for anything else - who needs such a powerful laser? Bursting balloons from distance?? I really don't understand this; bananas are not allowed to be sold when not curved but one can order a laser that in theory would allow someone to crash a plane (I mean, use two insted of one).
The curved banana ban thing is a myth.
Anyway, trading standards will generally use their power to remove laser pointer products above Class 2 from sale if they find them. If you see a shop selling class 3 or 4 products—tell trading standards! However they cannot interfere with foreign vendors who can now sell online.
Products at Class 2 may provide a dazzle hazard (which I agree is dangerous enough) and will appear extremely bright, but do not pose a physical risk of injury to the eye.
Originally Posted by
mike&co
That's not really a term that has any definition.