Originally Posted by
big john
I've read that drunk drivers are attracted to flashing lights and will steer toward them.
That's one of the reasons that we strongly discourage, and when possible outlaw flashing lights at night on bicycles. Steady lights only. Flashing lights in daytime are not a problem.
The only decent study I know of is here:
https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/bitstr...ect_Final.pdf?
I've never heard of a well-lit cyclist being hit for this reason. I've had motorists thank me for being well lit.