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Old 12-11-2023, 07:50 AM
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Originally Posted by villagetinker View Post
While I like the idea, I have a feeling it won't fly. To avoid these becoming a flying object during a hurricane they will need to be mounted on a suitable pole, which for this mirror to be effective may need to be very close to the road. I have noticed the ones at the tunnels under some lighting conditions are almost useless, especially if the golf carts or cyclist do not have their lights on, so I am not sure if the drivers will be able to see people in these. This is especially true since a lot of walkers seem to like to camouflage themselves when walking especially at night.
I guess a trial installation at a known bad location would be useful.
I would also like info on the lifespan of these in the Florida sun, will they fog or yellow like headlights?

Would they work on a curb? Low down so the wind would not make missiles of them in a storm? And also a few feet long.