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PART 2
Running or “Be Seen” Lights
Section A. Important Safety Information
GT Bicycle Owner’s Manual
Running or “Be Seen” Lights
WARNINGS
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.
