Bicycle safety wing
Appearance
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A bicycle safety wing is an arm attached to the side of a bicycle. Its purpose is to keep other vehicles from passing too closely.[1]
It is usually made of bright plastic, and ends with a reflector.
Legality
French law allows for bicycle safety wings up to 40 centimetres.[2]