Originally Posted by
geo8rge
'significantly enhance the awareness of drivers' - If they don't see you on a bike (in day light), why do you think they will see that little red thing blinking. Do not put too much faith in blinkies.
It's the same reason that a police car is instantly identifiable to you as different from other cars. The light triggers a what is that / I need to pay attention reflex in the brain. It's the same reason cars with DRLs are more noticeable, too.