Originally Posted by
Rick
The CPSC rule or law for reflectors being all you need was a suckup to the bicycle manufacturing industry. John Forister was involved in a lawsuit over this subject. When I lived in Germany most bicycles came with lights or wired for them.
Lights obviously make it safe. Due to culture or just plain stupidity. Lights are only enforced on motor vehicles, in the USA. I was last in germany in Nov of 1981 I wonder what the bicycle light situation is like there now.
1. John Forester was involved in a lawsuit on this subject - so what is that supposed to indicate?
2. I bought several new bikes in Germany for myself and family between 1986-2002. They all came with lights AND a full set of installed reflectors (wheels, front and rear facing and pedals). Every bike in the various stores I visited in Germany and The Netherlands was similarily equipped.
3. What new light law do you want do you want to see enforced on bicycle sellers in the USA?