Flashing front light

[Hybrid heaven]

A car indicator is completely different,its a natural sight in a car to see indicators being used 99% of the time dimmed behind amber plastic where as strobe lighting can seriously affect where you think the cyclist is distance wise i think .They dont warn you on television about strobe lighting for no reason .

 

[marshmella]

Roadside whilst fixing a puncture kind of like hazard lights,

I must admit i find flashing lights a complete waste of time

Fair point Speedygoo.

 

[Crosstrailer]

Two days after the last bun fight, we have another thread started by an OP who doesn't like flashing lights.........

 

[on the road]

As a motorist I've never had an issue with cyclists using a flashing front light, but I do often wonder if they can see where they're going with the light on flash mode. Whenever I'm out at night on the bike I prefer to use a constant front lamp rather than a flashing light, at least I can see where I'm going.

 

[Davidc]

German research results?

Yes, but I'm not looking up the reference again.

The research was done before the last time the ban on flashing lights was discussed then kept in place.

... but I do often wonder if they can see where they're going with the light on flash mode. Whenever I'm out at night on the bike I prefer to use a constant front lamp rather than a flashing light, at least I can see where I'm going.

I don't think it's a problem in lit-up areas in town, but in the real dark in the countryside I even find other peoples flashing front lights annoying and distracting. The back red ones don't have as much effect though.

 

[Mo1959]

I enjoy an early morning cycle while it is quiet and the traffic isn't too bad so I often go out just after daylight has come in but it is still a bit gloomy so put my lights on in flashing mode just so I can be seen ok. Think it preserves the batteries a bit too in flashing mode does it not?

 

[Nebulous]

Photosensitive epilepsy?
not ment to be a trolling comment but something to think about..

It's not at all common, and not really at the frequencies that a bike light flashes at. You need a quicker flash. Cathode ray TVs can be particularly bad. It also makes a difference how much of your field of vision is filled. Sitting right in front of a TV is much more likely to cause a problem than being at the far side of the room, where it fills less of your view.

 

[Fnaar]

I regularly flash at motorists.

 

[Deleted member 20519]

I regularly flash at motorists.

I hope you're talking about your lights

 

[Rural halfwit]

It's not at all common, and not really at the frequencies that a bike light flashes at. You need a quicker flash. Cathode ray TVs can be particularly bad. It also makes a difference how much of your field of vision is filled. Sitting right in front of a TV is much more likely to cause a problem than being at the far side of the room, where it fills less of your view.

Thanks for that, learn something new each day

 

[Arjimlad]

At this time of year, or in the rain, I usually put my little Polaris LED light on flashing, as I filter between rows of stationary cars.

That way, I hope motorists who want to change lanes will see me in their mirrors more easily. I have also found that drivers will keep clear of the cycle lane part of roads when queueing if they spot a cyclist coming up behind them.

The flashing mode saves battery power. It gets me noticed sooner. It's not appropriate on a more powerful light, but for a "look at me" job on a modestly bright light, I find it very useful.

 

[Nigelnaturist]

At this time of year, or in the rain, I usually put my little Polaris LED light on flashing, as I filter between rows of stationary cars.

That way, I hope motorists who want to change lanes will see me in their mirrors more easily. I have also found that drivers will keep clear of the cycle lane part of roads when queueing if they spot a cyclist coming up behind them.

The flashing mode saves battery power. It gets me noticed sooner. It's not appropriate on a more powerful light, but for a "look at me" job on a modestly bright light, I find it very useful.

I have had motorist's overtake me approaching traffic lights in broad daylight, then pull back into the cycle lane to block my path, I just go round the outside these days.
but I agree it will give a more visual warning.

 

[MrJamie]

I guess theyre significantly worse at night affecting your night vision too.

Depends on the brightness of the flashing light in my opinion.

I'd never use my T6 light on its flashing mode, as it's far too bright - But I'd be fine with using my cheapo Cateye be-seen light on flashing mode as it's so dim.

The strobe mode on chinesey magicshines is unbelievably silly, theyve even put it on that new 3000 lumen light, but I agree, nothing wrong with a little blinky frog light etc