In addition to all other requirements, motorcycles and motor scooters shall be equipped with the following:
(A) Two mirrors, containing a reflection surface of not less than three inches in diameter, mounted one on each side of the vehicle and positioned so as to enable the operator to view clearly the roadway for a distance of 200 feet to the rear of his or her vehicle;
(B) A windshield of sufficient quality, size and thickness to protect the operator from foreign objects; (In lieu of the windshield, the operator shall wear goggles or face shield of material and design to protect him or her from foreign objects.)
(C) Brakes adequate to control the movement of the vehicle, to stop and hold the vehicle, including two separate means of applying the brakes; (One means
shall be effective to apply the brakes to the front wheel and one means shall be effective to apply the brakes to the rear wheels.)
(D) A properly operating speedometer capable of registering at least 35 miles per hours;
(E) A fender over each wheel; and (All fenders shall be of the type provided by the manufacturer.)
(F) Head lamp and tail lamp as follows:
(1) At least one lighted head lamp capable of showing a white light visible at least 300 feet in the direction in which the vehicle is proceeding, and one tail lamp mounted on the rear which, when lighted, shall emit a red light plainly visible from at least 300 feet to the rear; and
(2) The lights shall be burning whenever the vehicle is in motion during the period from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and at any other time when due to insufficient light or unfavorable atmospheric conditions, persons and vehicles on the streets are not clearly discernible at a distance of at least 500 feet ahead.
(Prior Code, § 16-1216)