Originally Posted by
MattFoley
More commonly referred to as "target fixation." While it's a valid point, being a visible target is almost certainly preferable to being an invisible one. Nevermind that most municipalities require some form of active lighting these days.
No one suggested riding without a light. One study found that a continuous red light was 3 times less likely to get hit than a flashing one. You pays your money and you takes your chances.