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

  • Cethin@lemmy.zipEnglish
    111·
    18 days ago

    From my experience, usually they don’t. Even the ones that do aren’t to the same degree as a car is required to. I want biking to be better than driving, so this is not an anti-bike comment. Maybe we need to add a requirement for bikes to have lights like we require for cars?

    • SirQuackTheDuck@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      18 days ago

      In this thread: difference in worldwide laws. In the Netherlands you get fined 65+ eur per broken or missing light on your bike. Checks are frequent.

      • Cethin@lemmy.zipEnglish
        2·
        18 days ago

        That’s good! I guess that’s the difference between viewing it as a utility vehicle and a recreational one. In the US it’s almost always seen as recreation only.

        • intensely_human@lemm.eeEnglish
          2·
          13 days ago

          If it’s gonna be around other vehicles, it should have lights for the purpose of traffic negotiation.

    • bluewing@lemm.eeEnglish
      3·
      18 days ago

      With all all the ebikes out there it is trivial to add a headlight, brake lights, turn signals, and marker lights and require them to be used and maintained like any other road worthy vehicle.