Vololights: Alerting The Traffic Behind You

Tom Roderick
by Tom Roderick

From Vectolabs comes Vololights, a deceleration lighting system that warns drivers behind you that your motorcycle is slowing even when not applying your brakes. By using a three-axis accelerometer and microprocessor, Vololights measures deceleration from engine braking, downshifting or braking.

When slowing by way of engine braking or downshifting Vololights flash two times per second and when slowing more rapidly with brake application the system flashes a more intensely five times per second.

Vololights is a license plate frame with embedded LED lights powered by the motorcycle’s 12-volt electrical system. According to Vectolabs, the system is simple to install with no special crimping tools required.

Vectolabs is currently raising development money via Kickstarter.com. So far they’ve raised $23,000 of the company’s $50,000 goal. To find out more and possibly support Vectolabs’ Vololights project visit their Kickstarter page or the company’s website.

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Tom Roderick
Tom Roderick

A former Motorcycle.com staffer who has gone on to greener pastures, Tom Roderick still can't get the motorcycle bug out of his system. And honestly, we still miss having him around. Tom is now a regular freelance writer and tester for Motorcycle.com when his schedule allows, and his experience, riding ability, writing talent, and quick wit are still a joy to have – even if we don't get to experience it as much as we used to.

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