Originally Posted by
cmolway
as someone who drives a car once in a while, when I see a flashing light I immediately think "that a cyclist". A small steady light might be mistaken for a distant light. Personally I ride with both: one steady to see the road, another to caution drivers that I am on the road with them.
but if you crash into a cyclist with a steady light you'd probably still think: oh crap,,, yup... "thats a cyclist"..
its true blinking lights are more noticeable.... so when in doubt just flash/strobe them. but on bike paths keep em on steady.