[SDCBC] New Law on Bicycle Lights

[markw]

I picked up C2 reflective tape at pep boys.  Had to get the bikes setup
for FC508, and since the race I've just left it on.   They required side
reflective material.  Side reflectors really don't help much, but I've
got front/rear and the wheels have 4 little strips of C2 on the rim
which when it's spinning makes a nice solid line.  You can actually see
this from behind/side of the bike as we did during the race.  The only
problem I have is that pedal reflectors are pretty much useless on my
Bacchetta Aero, so they aren't on there.

I've lost count of how many cyclists I've seen without lighting at night
(east county), pulled up next to them and told them I couldn't see them,
and usually get the "oh crap" response.  Of course, most these are kids
on black bmx bikes, with the required black t-shirt and blue jeans. :)



Mark


John Eldon wrote:
> 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
> 
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>   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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