The bumper reflector is vital to the vehicle because it reflects light coming from the headlights of the vehicles that are behind you. This component makes the car more visible at night, making sure that you and other users are safe on the road.
Bumper reflector functionThe reflectors are made to reflect light to the source, so the headlight shines on cars that don't have their headlights on. The reflector is composed of plastic, it is supposed to work by having light enter the reflector and have it go back to the user. The location of the reflector depends on regulation and the design of the vehicle. The placement of the reflector is important because regulations can prevent a certain vehicle design from allowing them.
Common problems with a plastic reflectorPlastic reflectors are known to be exposed to UV rays which causes the reflectors to fade and reduces reflectiveness.