§ 41-6a-1114 — Bicycles -- Lamps and reflective material required.

Utah § 41-6a-1114

• Jurisdiction: Utah
• Title 41: Motor Vehicles
• Ch. 41-6a: Traffic Code
• Part 41-6a-11: Bicycles and Other Vehicles, Regulation of Operation

Text

(1) A bicycle in use or a person operating a bicycle at the times described in Section 41-6a-1603 shall be equipped with a:

(1)(a) forward facing lamp that emits a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front; and
(1)(b) (1)(b)(i) rear facing red reflector that is visible for 500 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle; or
(1)(b)(ii) rear facing red lamp that is designed for use on a bicycle and that emits flashing or nonflashing light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear.
(2) A bicycle when in use or a person operating a bicycle at the times described in Section 41-6a-1603 shall be equipped with:

(2)(a) reflective material of sufficient size and reflectivity to be visible from both sides for 500 feet when directly in front of lawful lower beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle; or
(2)(b) a lamp that emits light visible from both sides from a distance of at least 500 feet.
(3) A bicycle or a person operating a bicycle may be equipped with lamps or reflectors in addition to those required by Subsections (1) and (2).

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 140, 2013 General Session