A. Mechanical Condition And Safety:
1. No person shall operate a bicycle which is not in such mechanical condition so that it can be safely operated.
2. Every bicycle operated upon any street, sidewalk, alley or public way or place shall be in such condition and equipped as stated in this chapter. (1976 Code § 72.018)
B. Brakes: Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake adequate to control the movement of and to stop such bicycle whenever necessary. (1976 Code § 72.019)
C. Lights And Reflectors: No bicycle shall be operated within the period from sunset to sunrise without having a properly lighted headlight attached to the front of the bicycle, visible under normal atmospheric conditions from the front thereof, for a distance of not less than two hundred feet (200'), nor without having a red light or a red reflector attached to the rear of the bicycle, which is clearly visible in the headlight beam of a motor vehicle for a distance of not less than two hundred feet (200') to the rear of the bicycle. (1976 Code § 72.020)
D. Audible Signals: Each bicycle shall be equipped with a horn, bell or other signaling device in good working order and audible at a minimum distance of one hundred feet (100'); except that no bicycle shall be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a bicycle any siren, gong or whistle. (1976 Code § 72.021)