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PART II
APPENDIX G.
BIKE LIGHTS
WARNING
SOME URBAN, CITY, COMMUTER BICYCLE MODELS HAVE BUILT IN, INTEGRATED
DAYTIME RUNNING LIGHTS OR “BE SEEN” LIGHTS.
INTENDED USE:
These lights are intended to be daytime running lights. They are
intended to draw attention to you while riding and increase the chance of other cyclists,
pedestrians and motorists seeing you. They are “be seen” lights, not lights designed to
illuminate the road or hazards in the road.
NOT INTENDED:
Because these lights are not as bright or intense, they are NOT a
replacement for higher intensity lights intended to illuminate the road or hazards in the
road.
WHILE RIDING:
Stop before changing the operating mode.
HIGHER RISKS RIDING AT NIGHT:
The risk of an accident, particularly being struck by
a motor vehicle, is much higher at night. If you choose to accept this risk, improve your
odds: Always use a proper lighting system made up of a headlight and tail light, and a
strobe light. Wear light colored reflective clothing. Ride cautiously. Seek the advice of an
experienced bicycle commuter at your retailer. See Warnings in Part II, Section A, Riding at
Night, Dusk, Dawn.
ANY LIGHTING SYSTEM CAN FAIL WITHOUT WARNING.
Ride cautiously at night. Many experienced cyclists use two lighting systems, one helmet
mounted, one mounted on the bicycle.
DO NOT REMOVE THE REFLECTOR SYSTEM FROM YOUR BIKE.
YOU CAN BE SEVERELY INJURED, PARALYZED OR KILLED IN AN ACCIDENT IF YOU
IGNORE THESE WARNINGS.
