[SDCBC] New Law on Bicycle Lights

[John Eldon]

Thanks for the heads-up, Stephan. I fully support requiring bicyclists to
use a headlight at night, but I oppose mandating side reflectors. When
cycling in the dark I always have one or two bright red rear blinkies and
white and/or reflective clothing. I am relieved that they have finally
eliminated the archaic requirement for pedal reflectors, which never have
worked out well for those of us who use old school toeclips and straps.

John E.
  -----Original Message-----
  From: sdcbc-bounces at bikesandiego.org
[mailto:sdcbc-bounces at bikesandiego.org]On Behalf Of Stephan Vance
  Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2007 12:04 AM
  To: sdcbc at bikesandiego.org
  Subject: [SDCBC] New Law on Bicycle Lights


  Beginning with the new year, California law will require bicyclists to use
proper lights when riding on bike paths at night. Here's a story from
Sacramento Bee.



  Stephan Vance



  It's the Law: Bike mantra: If it's night, use a light
  Law clarifies standards so police can issue citations.
  If a new state law proves effective, that could change.

  Starting Tuesday, cyclists riding on bikeways and sidewalks at night will
be required to use a headlight, as well as rear and side reflectors, under a
law passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger this
year.


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