Originally Posted by
Square & Compas
For some reason Iowa's light law when it comes to bicycles is a light on the front that has to be seen form a certain distance by others, but only a reflector is required for the rear. There is nothing that says the light on the front has to have the ability to effectivley light up what is in front of the bike enough for the rider to see.
I think that's just about exactly what the Massachusetts Law is, and it's probably a good compromise. The lights/reflectors are all about being seen rather than being able to see. That being said, I completely agree with you that more is better. The law is a minimum requirement. Being lit up like a UFO is the way to go.
I only have two blinkies a reflector and reflective tape in back. I'm feeling some blinky envy about your five!
Speedo