Bike Lights - Why Aren't They Like Car Lights?

I'm going to throw this out there hoping to spark a discussion about bike lights. We all worry about fellow cyclists posing as bike ninjas (dark clothing, no lights).

So why isn't there a law to add lights automatically powered by the bike (hub lights) to every bike that's built? We have those lights for Divvys, why not add them to all new bikes?

So if you agree or disagree, all POVs welcome. Just want to hear from you and wondering if this is a good, logical idea or asking too much of bike safety legislation or cost prohibitive or ??

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Permalink Reply by Fai Mok on March 6, 2017 at 1:31pm

No, the Nashbar light I have is a brake light and double as a tail light. It lights up when I squeeze the brake lever which triggers the button attached to the brake cable. When I share the photo, you will see what I'm talking about.