It's too late for TAC to develop a leaflet on complying with a law after it has started.

What are interstate and international riders' obligations under local conspicuity laws? Tourism Victoria says the Phillip Island Grand Prix on October 18 attracts tens of thousands of touring riders who spend $60 million each year across the state.

High visibility sounds good to non-riders, but it doesn't work. There are ways to reduce bike crashes being ignored by road authorities.

Making "I did not see the bike" an admission of negligence rather than an excuse for hitting vulnerable road users would be a start.

More police booking a lot more drivers for phone offences should be a priority.

There is no evidence conspicuity laws work.

The 2012 Parliamentary Inquiry into motorcycle and scooter safety did not recommend compulsory conspicuity.

VicRoads did not really consult on mandatory vests and headlights or take into account expert objections.

Roads Minister Mulder was advised that a lights-on law would stop novices switching their headlights off.

But, for more than 20 years motorcycles and scooters in Australia have been sold hard-wired.

They do not have light switches.

The lights-on law is unnecessary, based on ignorance and can have only one purpose in the lead-up to one of Australia's greatest sporting events: revenue.