How do you convince people you love to use daytime running lights?
Originally Posted by
bobwysiwyg
Why is it necessary to convince anyone one way or the other?
Originally Posted by
Tomm Willians
Exactly my thoughts as well, I try not to offer advice unless I’m asked for it.
I have previously posted to this more egregious thread, “Riders without lights”:
Originally Posted by
Rubble
… There are two guys I regularly see - one always going the opposite direction and another I always pass - that have no lights at all. On Friday the guy I pass was wearing black shorts and a black shirt. It's pitch black outside!
While I want to call out "hey pal, get some lights" I've kept my mouth shut and hope the local cop will stop him.
Should I say something or is this a Ron White 'you can't fix stupid' deal?
Originally Posted by Jim from Boston
I'm inclined not to give advice. Most frequently when I encounter a ninja while riding, my surprised "Whoa!" hopefully indicates to them that I didn't see them.
On one occasion I did admonish a cyclist with oncoming too-bright, blinding lights on a darkened MUP, and though I couldn't make out the words, it sounded like a Mind-Your-Own-Business reply.
On my AM commute currently as now it's in the dark, it seems there are not a few riders who (self-righteously) overdo the lights to the detriment of oncoming riders, but that's another topic.
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Last edited by Jim from Boston; 07-05-20 at 09:13 AM.