2006-07-20 02:40:31 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
Running lights are a safety precaution. In many states (and in all of Canada) running lights are mandatory on vehicles.
This is to help OTHER people see your car or motorcycle clearer, day or night.
2006-07-20 02:44:20 · answer #1 · answered by Village Idiot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reason for lights on during the day is for safety. You might haver noticed some cars and trucks now come with daytime running lights. And most big trucks are required by there companies to run with lights on for insurance purposes. Safety, Safety, Safety. lol
2006-07-20 10:03:39 · answer #2 · answered by truckergurl985 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of states have it as a law. It's because people in cars are blind, and a motorcyclist needs to do pretty much everything they can to be visible.
I used to work across the street from a fire station, and with how many times I saw idiot drivers almost hit FIRE TRUCKS (huge red fire trucks, with lights and sirens on!), I think we motorcyclists need to realize that our bikes are pretty much invisible to 95 percent of the drivers out there. ESPECIALLY if they're talking on the damn phone!
2006-07-21 14:23:06 · answer #3 · answered by Oracle at Delphi 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most new bikes are made that way. The head lights are always on. This is a safety feature. It makes the biker more visible.
2006-07-20 09:46:23 · answer #4 · answered by Eddy Ecstasy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is for all the scum bags that claim oh sorry I never saw him coming
Dirt bags have used this excusees for years when they want to run over a biker.
A light makes it easier to see the bike and takes away the stupid excus they did not see him commin
2006-07-20 12:03:10 · answer #5 · answered by Mr nice guy 2U 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the new motorcycles run with the headlamp on from the factory. It's a safety issue, most people do not watch out for motorcycles, that's why most Harley riders, put loud pipes on their bikes, so people can hear them and then watch out for them.
2006-07-20 09:48:46 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its been law since 1978 or 79 . Car drivers still cant see bikes but at least they have one less excuse for the police
2006-07-21 04:58:24 · answer #7 · answered by 1crazypj 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To be seen... In some countries, new cars must be equipped with daytime running lights also.
2006-07-20 14:11:03 · answer #8 · answered by cranksinatra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To make themselves more visible, you're a lot more vulnerable on a bike and other road users are more careless.
2006-07-20 09:44:25 · answer #9 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because they are difficult for other motorists to see, particularly if the rider is wearing dark clothing
2006-07-20 09:43:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋