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What is the law ? |
My son was brought home the other day by the cops for not having lights on his bike , i mean in the morning nowhere near dark ,is this right. That does sound unusual. Just to be safe, buy a bike light. It costs around $30. I think it depends on where you live - Here none of the bikes have lights and the kids ride all the time, but the town I live in is small only 9 x 12 blocks well it depends on time of day but its better to be seen and not hert! I pretty sure there is supposed to be at least brake lights for safety reasons and possibly some form of headlights. Yes this is right, 'and nowhere near dark' is not an exemption; there is no defined point for day or night (for the obvious reason there is a continuos variation through 365 days a year). The highway code states: 'at night use lit, front and rear lights and have an efficient red rear reflector' PCUR regs 6 & 10 & RVLR no 18 In the UK the law requires use of lights after dark (and in fog, if they are fitted to the bike) or in a light-negligible time. And the law is very specific: the lights must conform to BS 6102 Part 3: 1986. Road Vehicles Lighting Regulations, 1989 I have to say though, sometimes I wonder if the police don't have better things to do. hope that has all helped. http://www.massbike.org/bikelaw/bikelaw.... bicycle laws for each state..good luck and always make children wear a helmet ok so maybe a little over zelous i can see your angle,,,,,,,but hey i wouldnt compromise my sons safety by not fitting lights to his bike. |
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