Heracles Pollux said:
Half beam actually, and I usually turn my lights off or shield them with my
hand when a fellow cyclist approaches me in this type of situation... that
is *when* I know someone is there.For you, oh pious and sanctimonious one, I might make an exception.
You would be a half-wit to bolt along the off-road path I was on, without
lights, unless you don't mind crashing into trees, bridges, over-hanging
branches, posts, deer, lurkers, or don't mind flying off the embankment.
Except when it was as you stated under bright moonlight, which is
perfectly good enough to see by if your eyes are used to it. It can
also be clearer than with a light.
Quoted message said:I can not be responsible for dazzling other road users who make no attempt
to indicate their position with lights, reflective equipment, or LEDs, who
Yes you can. It is your responsibility to control your lights. Are
pedestrians required to wear special clothing to prevent dazzling? No.
Quoted message said:then travel at excess speed, and then hurl unwarranted profanities at
strangers rather than engage in simple courtesy.
I have no arguement with you over that.
Quoted message said:If this is to be the case, perhaps we should all go back to the 1950s and
drive around with "side lights" on?
Personally I think it would be an excellent idea.
...d