Originally Posted by
fenderbender
Please stop this 'flashing light craze'! It's not only very anoying for others and make it more difficult to see were one's going. It also harder to accurately judge the distance/position of the source. So in effect it create a more unsafe environment for all!
While I have considered your opinion I need to join the multitude of transportation safety experts who disagree with you.
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has made a change to its auto safety rule, which requires the steady illumination of vehicle lights. This was because Mercedes had demonstrated that its flashing brake lights improve car safety by preventing rear-end crashes. The feature is already available in Europe in Mercedes S-class and CL-class cars.
I have used flashing brake lights on my motorcycles for years since it is a proven fact that they have the ability to break through the reverie that so many motor vehicle operators seem to find themselves in while driving.
I will be adding a set of four flashing LED lights to my trailer for use at night.