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Garmin Varia Light Flash Pattern Ban Extended in EU (the5krunner.com)

submitted 2 days ago by [email protected] to c/bicycling

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[–] [email protected] 16 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

Sorry, but you're just wrong on the facts here. Blinking lights are significantly safer.

Perhaps more to the point though: "I hate you", directed at any cyclist just trying to go about their lives in a safer way, makes you an arsehole.

[–] d00ery 19 points 2 days ago

I'm a cyclist and driver and think it's very important to see other users easily. IMO the strobing lights can be distracting and overwhelming.

For example, when riding in a group at night, a steady rear light will be appreciated by your fellow riders – the group needs to be seen, but cycling close to a flashing rear light can be distracting or dazzling.

Most bike lights also use wide beams without a cut-off that could dazzle drivers or other cyclists. Any cyclist who has shared a bike path with an oncoming strobing light can attest to this.