Originally Posted by
cyccommute
Personally, I find just the opposite. A blinking light is difficult to determine where it is or how fast it is moving while a steady light gives that information quite readily. The blinking light will get attention but determining the distance to a blinking light just isn't something that we humans are too good at.
+1. Have you ever passed a blinky-light cyclist on a dark road in your car? I do it less sure of myself and whether I'm leaving the room I should. But with city lights this is way better.