With the days growing shorter and Daylight Savings Time  set to end on November 6^th – it’s time to get equipped to ride safely in the dark.

The key to riding safely in low light conditions, dusk or at night is to see and, more importantly, be seen. Using both a front and rear light is a great first-step (it is the law in most States) but it is just as important to be visible from the sides!

Most accidents between cars and bikes happen at intersections – 72% in fact! You know the scenario… a car tries to make a left turn across your path or merges into your lane, or makes a right turn into you… the possibilities are endless but one thing is for sure: the car almost always wins. Make sure you have a front or rear light that has side emitters – you don’t want to lose a battle with 6,000 pounds of Detroit Steel!

Get equipped and light up this fall!

Accident Data: NYC traffic accident statitics and National Highway Insitute Meta Data

Additional Safety Information published by Light & Motion: www.bikelights.com/safetyinfo.pdf