Highway Driving At Night And Vehicles Approaching From Behind

[Bikebrains]

I am concerned about the visibility of the Elio when driving at night on an interstate. What would a driver of an 18 wheeler see? Since the vehicle is an enclosed motor cycle, are 18 wheeler drivers expecting to see motor cycles on the interstate at night? The back of the Elio is narrow which constrains the type of conventional lighting that can be used. Because of the trunk, the Elio does not have a light bar located at a higher elevation as is found on many four wheel vehicles. I have read Elio's press release of Feburary 3, 2017 pertaining to Alpine 4 Technologies Ltd's BreakActive. "BrakeActive is an innovative, high-margin aftermarket programmable brake-light safety device. Its technology improves a vehicle's third brake light in order to substantially reduce or prevent rear-end collisions. According to the National Highway Safety Administration, rear-end collisions can be reduced by 90 percent if trailing vehicles have one additional second to react. BrakeActive assists in providing that extra time to react. Source: https://www.eliomotors.com/press-releases/ . My knowledge of this product is null due to the absence of information on the Internet. ( http://www.alpine4.com/ )
Therefore, I am looking for ways to light up the back of the Elio with all of the good taste and restraint of a Las Vegas casino. The requirements would be that the lighting be legal, no holes are to be drilled into the trunk lid and no wires running across the exterior. I googled "automotive rear lighting systems" I started with finding an LED light strip which proved to be problematic then I found a rear facing laser:
Audi Laser

Hergon Laser

Youtube is full of car and motor cycle rear facing laser videos. I like the idea of a small device creating a big, red light bar on the pavement. Any thoughts?

 

[W. WIllie]

We will overcome................and adapt.

 

[booboo]

I have wanted Laser Beams on my Elio all along ! Cool!

 

[W. WIllie]

I reckon you could aim them higher to get rid of the tailgaters. (Law suits)
Looks like they were designed mainly for driving in fog.

 

[Trusting]

About the first thing I did when I joined this forum was to suggest an LED break light bar above the rear hatch on the Elio.

If Elio doesn't offer it I'll install my own. Being seen at night is something I've been concerned about from the start.... especially from the rear. That's one reason I'm going to get my Elio in white and I'm also considering putting some kind of reflective tape on the back of the front fenders.

 

[Elio Amazed]

 

[NSTG8R]

Unless your laser beam tail lights somehow disrupted the drivers behind you cellphone connection I doubt it would have much affect. I'm with W. Willie. "Overcome...and adapt." Or maybe a Navy Aircraft Carrier term would be more appropriate..."Keep your head on a swivel."

 

[W. WIllie]

The regular ELIO tail lights are probably higher mounted than most motorcycle rear lights

 

[Bikebrains]

If Elio doesn't offer it I'll install my own.

How would you do that? I found a light strip that seems like a starting point: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1-5...2703251283.html?spm=2114.40010308.4.37.s8Aq3F

 

[johnsnownw]

If you're ordering an Elio in white:

https://www.glonation.com/glow-in-the-dark-products/neutral-glow-paint.html