Edit: to clarify: the message in the ad is actually ironic/satirical, mocking the advice for cyclists to wear high-viz at night.

It uses the same logic but inverts the parts and responsabilities, by suggesting to motorists (not cyclists) to apply bright paint on their cars.

So this ad is not pro or against high-viz, it’s against victim blaming

Cross-posted from: https://mastodon.uno/users/rivoluzioneurbanamobilita/statuses/113544508246569296

  • frankPodmore@slrpnk.netEnglish
    4·
    28 days ago

    As others have said, this depends on the jurisdiction.

    In the UK, you have to have lights on at night: white at the front, red at the back. They can either be steady or blinking.

    • oo1@lemmings.worldEnglish
      2·
      27 days ago

      I think you’re also supposed to have orange reflectors on pedals which is consistent with orange flashers for slow traffic.

      but I find it hard to buy decent pedals that actually met this requirement.

      • frankPodmore@slrpnk.netEnglish
        1·
        27 days ago

        Yes, particularly difficult with clipless pedals, such that strictly speaking I think it’s illegal to ride at night with them!