Quote Originally Posted by Lise
and along these lines...can I carry cards to hand out to cyclists who ride at night, dressed in black, with no lights? On my way into a night shift Wed night, two cyclists flew past on the opposite side of the street. I was still a bit groggy from my pre-work nap, and barely registered them. Even their helmets were dark, and non-reflective. What if they'd been on my side of the street? They were virtually invisible, and it wasn't my most alert driving moment. Scary. When I bike on Chicago streets at night, I have a light on my handlebars, a light on my silver, reflective helmet, a blinking light under my seat, and reflective stripes everywhere. Be visible!

I've had it happen with bicyclists who were riding the wrong way, in the street, on an unlit street, and no lights, dark clothing, nothing. they also didn't have helmets. I don't care what culture you are coming from, that's just plain stupid. scary too.