powerhouse

I checked my state's bicycling laws and found that lights are required and to be on only at night. I, myself, have equipped my bicycle with lights and use them whenever I ride.

In Portland, ME, I recently learned at a club meeting that bicycle-mounted police officers pulled over a civilian cyclist for the reason that his bicycle's safety lights weren't on. This was during the daytime. Could they have been just a bit overzealous? Hmmmm...