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The obvious solution is to carry a 10000 lumen[0] flashlight and use it to trigger the auto-dim[1].

[0] Most flashlights that advertise numbers like this are lying, but a few aren't

[1] This does present a risk of impairing the driver's vision



I've considered mounting such a beast on my handlebars, just so I reciprocate cyclists who blind me. But I'm guessing such a thing wouldn't be entirely legal.


Some countries have very specific standards for bike lights; others have none. Most jurisdictions have a crime like "reckless endangerment" though, and intentionally shining bright lights into a cyclist's eyes could qualify.




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