Originally Posted by
MrCjolsen
I don't get the point of flashing lights. Ever, really, except in daylight, overcast or foggy conditions. The only flashing light I use is a very low power blinky on my helmet. And in the dark, I even have that on solid as it's main purpose is for me to see my computer.
The point is visibility. Not being able to see, but being seen. To each his own, but I use the strobes on my bike much the same reason an emergency vehicle does - visibility.