An extra brake light on the helmet seems like a sensible way to boost safety for motorcyclists – it shines directly into other road users' field of view and can alert them of a decelerating vehicle, ...

This simple setup allows for the rider to use the smart brake light on more than one helmet by buying extra magnetic mounts at US$10 per pair. According to its designers, it should fit most helmets in ...

The problem with brake lights, according to a group of Virginia Tech engineering students, is that the warning signals are simple “yes or no” propositions. When a driver engages the brake in any way, ...

You are driving in heavy traffic. The brake lights on the car in front of you come on. Is the car slowing or is it going to stop? It slows to 25 mph and the lights go off. You drop back. The car in ...

Following on from the successful Kickstarter campaign launched by French design company Cosmo to create the Cosmo Connect smart brake light for motorcyclists. Cosmo has this month unveiled its new ...

You motorcyclists out there know that an astounding number of motorists just don’t see you. In the interest of self-preservation, it’s up to individual bikers to do the best they can to be seen. Brake ...

From the traditional protective gear that you just put over your head to a smart device with wirelessly controlled built-in light indicators, helmets have come a long way. The new Livall Evo21 packs a ...

It’s time for another ‘Crowdfunding project of the week”, where we highlight the hottest projects from sites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo. This one goes to my fellow motorcycle riders as they make ...

When it comes to determining how easy to use a product really is, it’s always good to consider whether or not good ol’ mom and dad could figure it out. After all, an excellent design should transcend ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you’re a cyclist or skater who rides in city traffic, then you know how hard (and important) it is to be seen.

A brake light that sticks to the back of a helmet and alerts tailgating drivers the rider is slowing down may be illegal in some states. The Brake Free light is currently being crowd funded and Aussie ...