Position of lights, and flashing or not

[ufkacbln]

Iirc you can have the naffest legal light and have a lighthouse beacon and be legal, as long as its not blinding other road users.

Exactly my point

The lighting regs need to be reviewed in the light ( bad pun) of advances in modern technology

 

[SomethingLikeThat]

Exactly my point

The lighting regs need to be reviewed in the light ( bad pun) of advances in modern technology

Like a lot of laws, they are old and outdated.

 

[shouldbeinbed]

I shall also endorse the flashing and steady combination. Flashing to catch attention, steady to be easy to track being the theory.
Other things, if you have a rack with a plate put a rear light on it, not on the seat post with luggage between it and the target audience. If you have it under the saddle, don't wear a long coat that covers it. If you put one on your helmet or bag, think about the angle you sit at.

+ lots.

I have my wife driving towards me from front and rear to check the angle of all my lights, particularly the front ones (bar, helmet - both flashing & top of fork- solid on) aren't blinding oncoming traffic and are still effective at inclines up & down.

Shimano do a clip on platform with reflectors for proper roadie SPD's. Lightweight, solid and makes the otherwise unusable without cleat pedals, do'able in flats. Not as grippy as proper dual sided but usable

 

[summerdays]

+ lots.

I have my wife driving towards me from front and rear to check the angle of all my lights, particularly the front ones (bar, helmet - both flashing & top of fork- solid on) aren't blinding oncoming traffic and are still effective at inclines up & down.

I find that I adjust the angle of my front light myself depending on the type of cycling I'm doing. If it's in town and well lit, or on a cycle path that isn't lit or out on a faster road. Depending on my speed and how well I can see ahead or need to be seen.

 

[ufkacbln]

I have my wife driving towards me from front and rear to check the angle of all my lights,

That is what I call trust!

 

[shouldbeinbed]

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