Originally Posted by
JanMM
In states where a reflector is required, you might need to have a CPSC-certified reflector. The Cateye Reflex tail light incorporates one into it's design, killing two birds with one stone. Indiana law requires a headlight and and rear tail light or reflector.
North Carolina is similar, but I am willing to wager that less than 2% of the bikes on the road meet the minimum requirements.
For riding after dark, every bicycle must be equipped with proper lighting equipment:
Front - a lighted lamp that is visible from a distance of at least 300 feet.
Rear - a red reflex mirror or lamp that is visible from a distance of at least 200 feet. [§20-129(e)]
I greatly exceed those regulations, with one notable exception, (and I seldom ride that bike at night) all of my lights meet the German road requirements, which are probably some of the best in the world when it comes to bicycle lighting requirements.
Aaron
