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Why only cyclists should wear hi-viz in the dark? Cars can too! (cdn.masto.host)
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Edit: to clarify: the message in the ad is actually ironic/satirical, mocking the advice for cyclists to wear high-viz at night.

It uses the same logic but inverts the parts and responsabilities, by suggesting to motorists (not cyclists) to apply bright paint on their cars.

So this ad is not pro or against high-viz, it's against victim blaming

Cross-posted from: https://mastodon.uno/users/rivoluzioneurbanamobilita/statuses/113544508246569296

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[-] aulin@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago

The front lights are allowed to flash in Denmark and it's super annoying, and dangerous in my opinion. The lowest allowed blinking frequency is also way lower than rear lights in Sweden, so it's like being flashed by a camera repeatedly.

[-] MBM 2 points 3 weeks ago

I still don't understand why lights even have a flashing option

[-] laurelraven@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 weeks ago

I assume it's to catch people's attention better

I find them annoying but I also used to find DRLs annoying and now I'm in favor of them as good safety, and I've not looked into the safety of flashing lights so I avoid taking a side on that one for now

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