Originally Posted by
cyccommute
I really wish people would go out and observe their lights and where the light shines. Blinding a motorist is something that is hard to do given where we typically ride and the light shape...even with Magic Shine type lights.
The constituent complaints I've received are from motorists complaining about oncoming cyclists riding in traffic.
Most cyclists who use bright lights aim them reasonably. As in most other cases, demand for regulation isn't driven by the acts of a reasonable majority, but of an irresponsible minority.