Originally Posted by
sd790
I would guess that lights are only required at night. Why would anyone want a law that forces consumers to buy a light that they probably won't use? If they ride in the dark, the rider will want better than average lighting. If they don't ride at night, they have to pay for something they'll never use.
The same could be said about reflectors and isn't accurate: People you wouldn't think would ride at night do ride at night. Often with no lights.
I don't think they should be required to add lights. But I do think consumers would be wise to choose commuter bikes with dynamos over blase hybrids and low end mountain bikes.