Originally Posted by
Hoopdriver
We already use lights and Hi-vis clothing to increase driver awareness. This beacon thing is just part of the evolution. Unlike lighting, which can blend amongst the many, many lights that a motorist encounters, the beacon will specifically identify you as a cyclist. As long as the algorithms used by the other cars can process this correctly, it's a good thing, right?
I do agree that they should not be necessary, and they would not in a world with perfect road users. That's a dream world that will never exist.
Yeah because a beacon will cause drivers to be courteous, kind, and learn to love cyclists.
Just like the drivers who hate cyclists and usually remark, "They should be licensed and taxed", as if they would suddenly become patient, tolerant, and careful around cyclists if only they were "licensed to be on the road".