§ 24-228. Lights and reflectors.

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Every bicycle, when in use during hours of darkness, shall be equipped with the following:
(1)

A lamp mounted on the front of either the bicycle or the operator that shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front. A generator-powered lamp may be used to meet this requirement; and

(2)

A rearward-facing red reflector upon the rear of either the bicycle or the operator which shall be visible from 100 feet to 600 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of headlight or headlamps on a motor vehicle. A light emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used to meet this requirement.

(Code 1992, § 20-103; Ord. No. 90, § 1, 8-5-1991; Ord. No. 392, 5-10-2010)

                    
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