12. February 2010 10:14
As any city cyclist knows, safety and visibility are inseparably linked in the context of city cycling, and any way to make yourself more visible is definitely a bright idea. So let’s shed a little light on the subject of visibility, particularly at night, specifically with reference to what is of course a legal requirement for a bicycle – front and rear lighting.
The important advice in relation to lights is ‘always use them’. If the streetlamps are on, your bike lights should be on. You will feel much safer around other road users if you know you are visible to them. This is part of your presence on the road, which increases your safety no end....
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