I live in Germany and I own the RTL515 (ordered from France), which is technically banned from even being installed on a bike here, regardless of the mode used.
I generally use these modes:
At night: steady with flashing when cars approach
During the day: day flash mode (different pattern when cars approach)
When others may be cycling behind me: peloton mode (dimmer and pulses when cars approach)
Not once have I been stopped or fined for using this bike light. I know it’s a controversial topic, but idgaf, I’m convinced it’s safer than the German model, which not only doesn’t flash, but is also significantly less bright. The laws are dumb anyway, considering it would be perfectly legal to use the light mounted to myself or helmet. But the moment it’s attached to the bike it’s illegal? Makes no sense.
I live in Germany and I own the RTL515 (ordered from France), which is technically banned from even being installed on a bike here, regardless of the mode used.
I generally use these modes:
At night: steady with flashing when cars approach
During the day: day flash mode (different pattern when cars approach)
When others may be cycling behind me: peloton mode (dimmer and pulses when cars approach)
Not once have I been stopped or fined for using this bike light. I know it’s a controversial topic, but idgaf, I’m convinced it’s safer than the German model, which not only doesn’t flash, but is also significantly less bright. The laws are dumb anyway, considering it would be perfectly legal to use the light mounted to myself or helmet. But the moment it’s attached to the bike it’s illegal? Makes no sense.