new proposed hazard lights

[mattbostonmache]

When I was reading up on headlights and US regulations, I came across this Car and Driver article that talks about a company pushing improved hazard lights that rapidly flash (similar to police cars and tow trucks) and are harder for drivers to miss. The thought is this could reduce chain reaction crashes where somebody rear ends an already broken down car.

I'm 1000% for this! I hope they can get NHTSA to approve the changes quickly!

This would be a great OTA update for the Mach E.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a34100032/hazard-lights-quicker-improvements/

Here's a very impactful video (embedded in the article — chain reaction crash in the beginning that can be disturbing; skip to :34 if you want to see some background or go to 1:03 to see the improved flashers in action):

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[GoGoGadgetMachE]

hmm. I wonder how much they've studied this with respect to triggering seizures in those who are susceptible to such things. it sure looks to me like it's way too fast and short to be safe with respect to that particular concern.

 

[mattbostonmache]

Police car lights are 20x worse. If they aren't causing seizures, I can't imagine this would be a problem.

 

[GoGoGadgetMachE]

Police car lights are 20x worse. If they aren't causing seizures, I can't imagine this would be a problem.

police car lights actually are a trigger

Photosensitive Epilepsy: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment (webmd.com)

someone very close to me is photosensitive and has to look away from police lights. I suppose you could argue "just look away from these then" but if it's not part of the cost-benefit, that's a problem.

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