New motorcycle lighting design could save lives

Re:New motorcycle lighting design could save lives by amflare on Thursday October 20, 2022 @05:04PM (#33280678)

I suspect this would harm the motorcyclist's night-vision in a way that a car driver is not affected due to the light reflecting off the ground and right back at them. Whereas the body of the car protects the driver from the glare.

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Re:New motorcycle lighting design could save lives by dharmab on Thursday October 20, 2022 @06:18PM (#33281545)

Rider here. It'd be out of my field of view when riding. A friend had such a system on his Harley and the visibility was helpful.

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Re:New motorcycle lighting design could save lives by Scoundreller on Thursday October 20, 2022 @11:26PM (#33284139)

Bicycle rider with a somewhat weak top-of-helmet mounted light (maybe 100 or 200 lumens): I have a tough time telling if it's on while riding if it's somewhat bright. Zero impact to view.

Can really help with retro-reflective signage, since I can point a light directly at the sign. But definitely not a blinding return.

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Re:New motorcycle lighting design could save lives by mfashby on Friday October 21, 2022 @04:10AM (#33285710)

I use a 300 lumen one, and it's the same, reflection is just not a problem at any reasonable distance (like over a metre)

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