How to be Seen on Motorcycles

Use a Headlight Modulator

Pulsing headlights can increase visibility.

Photo © Basem Wasef

Headlight modulators are electronic components that enable lights to pulse or flicker in intensity, and while they've been known to annoy fellow riders and motorists, they can improve visibility.

Modulators are legal in 50 states as long as they comply with certain specifications; this printable page cites the Federal law on headlight modulators.

• How to Maximize Visibility: Stay Out of Blind Spots and Create a Safety Buffer
• Avoid Riding a Black Bike
• Wear Bright or Reflective Gear
• Use Reflective Tape
• Use Your Hands
• Tap Your Brakes
• Use Your High Beams When it's Safe
• Use a Headlight Modulator
• Use Running Lamps
• Use Your Horn if Necessary