Cunobelin wrote:Would it be really pedantic to point out that contrast is the important thing about visibility.
Against a grey road surface the maximum visibility would be achieved by a white fairing HiViz would be counter productive
No, not pedantic, but rather more sensible than the trite, artless, and frankly quite stupid post you made previously. But then you can quote research that white is the best high vis colour for all road conditions. Or would you pass a law that limits such vehicles to grey or black road surfaces only?
Part of my interest in this vehicle was that I would quite like one myself, although finances mean I am not likely to ever own one. But, if I did ever get such a machine, I would never ride it on any dual carriageway, as I never will on my current 'ordinary' bike. Pedal cycles are prohibited on motorways for a very good reason, and the difference between motorways and most dual carriageways is largely academic. Or would you happily ride your bike or trike down any motorway? Only a bloody fool would want to. I would also consider having a flashing red rear light operating full time, and possibly supplement it with a flashing white light, legal or not. The reason is, I place a value upon my life way in advance of some misbegotten idea that my rights as a cyclist will keep me out of hospital or the crem. There's never been a competent doctor in A&E who's looked at the crumpled remnants of a cyclist just brought in and suggested he will make a full recovery for no other reason than it wasn't his fault. Edwards has the right idea. Survival comes before rights.
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