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Old 06-30-09 | 02:06 PM
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From: San Jose, CA
Originally Posted by oldfixguy
TigerPrawn,

I actually have a print out of the laws where I'm at and oddly enough the law states that a rear brake will be present - nothing said about a front brake. But, the whole thing reads weird. For example, it clearly states that during low visibility times that a front light that can be seen from 500 ft away is required which makes sense but also that a rear reflector visible from the same distance is needed - no provision for a rear light whatsoever. Now, I don't believe for a second a policeman would ever actually use the letter of the law like that but again, it reads weird.
I agree, the laws regarding cycling in most states is outdated and extremely vague. I can only speak for my area, but Knog lights are not considered sufficient lighting for the front light and I have heard a few fixed gear riders have gotten tickets already.

The whole "skidding stop" law is also very vague.
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