bike reflector

Cycle safety light

A bike reflector is a small plastic device mounted on a bicycle that reflects light from vehicles back toward their drivers, making the cyclist visible at night.

Reflectors are typically required by law on new bicycles—red on the rear, white or amber on the front, and amber or white on wheels and pedals.

Unlike bike lights, reflectors are passive: The bike reflector caught my headlights just in time.

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light behavior

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Forward-facing vehicle light

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visibility function

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Concealment through visual blending

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G