Driving is more than mechanical motion. It is a shared human experience. Every day, millions of drivers navigate roads filled with stress, urgency, and miscommunication. Simple gestures of courtesy such as a wave or nod are often unseen, misunderstood, or impossible in real-world traffic conditions.
Calpito Road Courtesy Lights were ingeniously created to solve this problem through a simple yet powerful concept. Make courtesy visible. Make gratitude unmistakable. By transforming human gestures into clear light-based communication, this invention redefines how drivers acknowledge one another on the road.
What was once a silent, disconnected commute becomes a shared experience rooted in respect, awareness, and cooperation.
Calpito Road Courtesy Lights were not created overnight. This invention is the result of 27 years of observation, refinement, and real-world driving experience.
The idea began with a simple question. How can drivers clearly express courtesy in moments when human gestures go unseen? Over decades, that question evolved into a light-based communication system grounded in psychology, safety, and respect.
After 27 years of development, this vision became a US-patented innovation designed to make kindness visible and roads safer for everyone.
Calpito Road Courtesy Lights were not created overnight. This invention is the result of 27 years of observation, refinement, and real-world driving experience.
The idea began with a simple question. How can drivers clearly express courtesy in moments when human gestures go unseen? Over decades, that question evolved into a light-based communication system grounded in psychology, safety, and respect.
After 27 years of development, this vision became a US-patented innovation designed to make kindness visible and roads safer for everyone.
Calpito Road Courtesy Lights are protected by a United States patent, affirming the originality, functionality, and innovative design of the system.
This patent recognition underscores the product’s unique contribution to vehicle communication, enhanced road safety, and human-centered interaction among drivers.
Manuel Bambico Calpito, also known as Manny Calpito, is a Radio Hall of Fame Broadcaster, author, and radio and television scriptwriter.
Manuel Calpito observed a common challenge faced by motorists worldwide. Simple gestures like saying “thank you” or “you’re welcome” are often missed or misunderstood while driving, especially in busy traffic. This inspired him to create a clear, visible way for drivers to communicate courtesy without distraction.
After years of real-world observation and continuous improvement, the Calpito Road Courtesy Lights were developed to be easy to use, easy to install, and compatible with most vehicles. Mounted on the rear-view mirror and activated with a simple left or right click, the system allows drivers to signal appreciation or acknowledgment clearly and safely to vehicles behind them.
Find quick answers to common questions about Calpito Road Courtesy Lights.
Calpito Road Courtesy Lights is a compact LED device that attach to your rear-view mirror, allowing to signal a polite Thank You or You’re Welcome to drivers behind you using a simple left or right click.
With a single click, the light blinks:
White to say Thank You and You Are Welcome
Red to signal the 5th hazard light and the 6th hazard light.
The light is clearly visible to vehicles in front of you and behind you without causing distraction.
Yes. Installation is quick and tool-free. The device securely attaches to your rear-view mirror and is ready to use in seconds.
Yes. The device is designed to mount on most standard vehicles rear-view mirrors, making it suitable for a wide range of cars, SUVs, and trucks.
Yes. The control is simple and positioned for easy access, allowing to use it without distraction.
Yes. The LED lights are visible in both daylight and nighttime driving conditions.
Your order includes:
1 Calpito Road Courtesy Light Device
Installation guide
Necessary mounting accessories