VISIBILITY IS A CYCLIST'S
BEST DEFENSE BY DAY OR BY NIGHT

  • Motorists do not always notice cyclists during daytime.

  • Using lights even in the daytime boosts cyclist visibility.

LIGHTS ARE NOT JUST
FOR USE AT NIGHT

78% of all accidents involving fatalities and injuries occur in the daytime.

Daytime

78%

Rear-end collisions (while moving)
involving cars (Party 1) and bicycles (Party 2)
Time of accident involving fatalities and injuries by time of day

SIDE VISIBILITY IS CRUCIAL

Crossing collisions are most frequent, but rear-end collisions and collisions when turning left are also common.

Crossing
collision

55%

Rear-end collision (while moving) 8.7%
Collision while turning left 6.7%
Head-on collision 3.7%
Other 25.9%

Fatality rate for cyclists by type of accident
(vehicle-to-vehicle accidents)

  • Serious collisions tend to happen at crossings.

  • Using multiple lights enables a cyclist to be seen from all angles.

  • Motorists are often delayed in noticing cyclists when they are riding without effective lighting.

  • Using lights ensures motorists can see them from a distance.

ENHANCE CYCLIST'S VISIBILITY
IN TRAFFIC

87% of human-factor accidents are caused by a delay in noticing the cyclist.

Delay in
noticing

87%

Error in operation 1%
Error in judgment 12%

Rear-end collisions (while moving)
involving cars (Party 1) and bicycles (Party 2)
Human factors in accidents for car drivers

Source: Institute for Traffic Accident Research
and Data Analysis,
ITARDA INFORMATION No. 88

VISIBILITY IS A CYCLIST'S BEST DEFENSE BY DAY OR BY NIGHT

CATEYE's wearable safety lights make cyclists
more visible in traffic and ensure that
motorists can see them by day or by night.

PRODUCTS

DUPLEX

Headlight with integrated taillight
designed for helmet mounting

Rise above the traffic; helmet mounted lights allow for improved visibility.

wearablex

Wearable safety light for use on
more than just on the bike

Attach to your backpack or jersey pocket for additional visibility off and on your bike.

rapodx_kinetic2

Safety light that notifies those behind
cyclists of changes in speed

Automatically switches to high power mode for 2.5 seconds when decelerating.

loop2

Bar end or strap mounted safety lights for improved all around visibility

Strap type ankle mount creates moving light while pedalling which makes cyclists more visible and less likely to be overlooked by motorists.

VISIBILITY IS A CYCLIST'S
BEST DEFENSE BY DAY OR BY NIGHT