§ 15-111. Lamps and other equipment.  


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  • (a)

    Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a white light mounted to the front of the bicycle or carried by the rider which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least five hundred (500) feet to the front, a rear-facing red reflector at least two (2) square inches visible at six hundred (600) feet, colorless or amber reflectors on both front and rear surfaces of all pedals which can be seen for two hundred (200) feet, a side facing colorless or amber reflector on each of front wheels mounted on wheel spokes, and a colorless or red reflector mounted on rear spokes which can be seen at three hundred (300) feet.

    (b)

    Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable its driver to stop the bicycle within twenty-five (25) feet from a speed of ten (10) miles per hour on dry, level, clean pavement.

(Ord. No. 10566, § 11, 5-2-83)