Originally Posted by
wilfried
No taillight is illegal in New York, not that you'd ever know it.
I'd be more inclined to carry the cover if I could hang it off the back, but the light prevents it, and having to plan on carrying the cover generally means I don't.
Over here, it's VERY common to see bikes with absolutely no lights whatsoever in the dead of night. Ridden by people in dark clothing. Pisses me off no end.
AFAIK it's not illegal, but at the very least they should have reflectors. But no.