Originally Posted by
JoeyBike
Otherwise the daytime flashing headlight has made a huge difference in my safety. I think many motorists assume I am a cop or something because crossing traffic literally freeze like the proverbial "deer in headlights". I also use a Dinotti flashing tail light that can be seen from outer space even during daylight hours. The Dinotti is my answer to overtaking cars with distracted (on the phone) motorists. Both lights have been very effective.
I do get a kick out of cars that stop when they see me coming up behind them with a flashing headlight. I can only imagine the reaction when they realize: Sh*t, its just a bike - I thought it was a cop!