Originally Posted by
Ediblestarfish
Another problem for blinking lights is that it is also the signal for a stop sign, or a turn signal. More flashing lights to watch for does not seem like a good answer.
Flashing lights are also often used to signify a slow moving vehicle. Many trucks put their hazards on when they're crawling up mountain passes at 20 mph.
I can understand the blinky overkill point in crowded cities, though. I think I'll keep my tail light blinking 'til bikes outnumber cars in my town, though. I still kill the blink when I get on the MUP.
My favorite headlight setup = two steady state + one blinky. But I don't often have enough charged batteries to run like that.